The Impact of a Brief Educational Intervention on Glaucoma Adherence
Primary Purpose
Glaucoma Medication Adherence
Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Canada
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Glaucoma Educational Intervention
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About this trial
This is an interventional trial for Glaucoma Medication Adherence focused on measuring glaucoma, adherence, medication possession ratio, intervention
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Inclusion criteria included a diagnosis of glaucoma requiring intraocular pressure lowering eye drop therapy and prescription drug insurance through the Régie de l'Assurance Maladie du Québec (the Quebec Health Insurance Program) throughout the course of the study.
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Exclusion Criteria:
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Sites / Locations
- Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm Type
Experimental
No Intervention
Arm Label
Glaucoma Educational Intervention
Delayed Intervention
Arm Description
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Medication Possession Ratio
Secondary Outcome Measures
Eye drop instillation technique
Eye drop instillation technique was measured by direct observation. This was done in the experimental group immediately after the educational session and in the control group immediately before the educational session.
Perception of the importance of glaucoma eye drop therapy
Perception of the importance of glaucoma eye drop therapy was measured by questionnaire. In the experimental group this was done immediately after the educational session and in the control group this was done just before the educational session.
Full Information
NCT ID
NCT02097979
First Posted
March 13, 2014
Last Updated
March 24, 2014
Sponsor
Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital
Collaborators
Pfizer
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT02097979
Brief Title
The Impact of a Brief Educational Intervention on Glaucoma Adherence
Official Title
The Impact of a Brief Educational Intervention on Glaucoma Adherence
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
March 2014
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
July 2007 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
June 2013 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
June 2013 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital
Collaborators
Pfizer
4. Oversight
Data Monitoring Committee
No
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
OBJECTIVE Our objective was to determine whether two group educational sessions plus one-on-one eye drop instillation training would improve adherence to glaucoma therapy as measured by pharmacy claims data in a cohort of newly diagnosed patients. Our hypothesis was that adherence would be improved in the intervention group and that patients would better understand their disease and how to manage it.
METHODS Study Design and Population: A randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted in newly diagnosed glaucoma patients at Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital in Montreal, Canada. Half of the participants were randomized to receive the intervention and half were randomized to receive a delayed intervention at the conclusion of the study. Inclusion criteria included a diagnosis of glaucoma requiring intraocular pressure lowering eye drop therapy and prescription drug insurance through the Régie de l'Assurance Maladie du Québec (RAMQ) (the Quebec Health Insurance Program) throughout the course of the study. There were three sources of data for this study: a questionnaire, the medical record, and RAMQ prescription drug claims data. Follow-up was for one year.
Recruitment and Randomization: From July, 2007 until December, 2011, a researcher approached eligible patients to determine their interest in participating in the study. Interested participants signed the informed consent form and were randomized. Participants in the intervention group were given an appointment to come back to the Hospital for the group intervention. Participants in the control group were given an appointment to receive the group intervention at the end of the study.
Intervention: Small groups of about 10 people were gathered for two 60-90 minute educational sessions on glaucoma in a classroom at Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital. During a break, each patient received one-on-one teaching on how to properly instill drops without touching the eye or using unnecessary drops.
Questionnaire and Assessment of Eye Drop Technique: A single questionnaire was given at the end of the study to all participants. The intervention group completed the questionnaire after the intervention while the control group completed the questionnaire before the intervention. Questions were included on demographics, systemic comorbidities, ocular medications, eye drop practices and difficulties, and glaucoma knowledge.
The instructor rated the ability of the participant to put eye drops in the eye taking into account the number of drops that were used and whether contact with the lid or conjunctiva occurred (good, fair, bad).
We created a composite score on the perception of the importance of glaucoma eye drop therapy using the following four questions: 1) do you think glaucoma is a serious disease, 2) do you believe that your treatment will be effective, 3) do you think your drops can lower the pressure in your eyes, 4) do you think your drops can help to preserve vision. Answers of no or do not know were given 0 points and answers of yes were given 1 point. Scores were summed and the composite score ranged from 0 to 4.
Medical Chart Review: At the end of the follow-up period, information was obtained on: the prescribed eye drop therapy for each patient per eye, whether the patient had undergone glaucoma filtering surgery, whether the patient had died or was no longer being followed, the most recent visual field mean deviation in the better eye using the Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer 24-2 SITA Standard Program.
Pharmaceutical Claims and Calculation of Medication Possession Ratio: The Medication Possession Ratio (MPR) was calculated as the sum of days of prescription supply divided by the number of days in which a prescription was required. Each person gave consent to contact the RAMQ to obtain pharmaceutical claims for all glaucoma medications. Data were collected on the date of purchase, and the name, dose, and class of the medicine. Data on the number of days of medication available per bottle were taken from the Rylander and Friedman studies with the minimum value used. For the numerator of the MPR, we calculated how many days of medication were available using RAMQ data. For the denominator of the MPR, we calculated the number of days that medication was prescribed in the medical chart. We took into account whether drops were needed for one or two eyes. If a participant was on multiple medications, we calculated a single mean MPR for all medications. We then dichotomized the MPR so that those having medication less than 75% of the days were defined as non-adherent, as we did previously in Djafari et al.
SIGNIFICANCE Adherence can be a problem in glaucoma because patients must often take daily eye drops despite not noticing any benefit to their vision and despite frequent side effects. Low cost interventions that help to improve adherence are needed.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Glaucoma Medication Adherence
Keywords
glaucoma, adherence, medication possession ratio, intervention
7. Study Design
Study Phase
Not Applicable
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
Glaucoma Educational Intervention
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Title
Delayed Intervention
Arm Type
No Intervention
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
Glaucoma Educational Intervention
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Medication Possession Ratio
Time Frame
1-year post enrollment
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Eye drop instillation technique
Description
Eye drop instillation technique was measured by direct observation. This was done in the experimental group immediately after the educational session and in the control group immediately before the educational session.
Time Frame
At beginning or end of educational session
Title
Perception of the importance of glaucoma eye drop therapy
Description
Perception of the importance of glaucoma eye drop therapy was measured by questionnaire. In the experimental group this was done immediately after the educational session and in the control group this was done just before the educational session.
Time Frame
At beginning or end of educational session
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Inclusion criteria included a diagnosis of glaucoma requiring intraocular pressure lowering eye drop therapy and prescription drug insurance through the Régie de l'Assurance Maladie du Québec (the Quebec Health Insurance Program) throughout the course of the study.
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Exclusion Criteria:
-
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital
City
Montreal
State/Province
Quebec
ZIP/Postal Code
H1T2M4
Country
Canada
12. IPD Sharing Statement
Citations:
PubMed Identifier
19295380
Citation
Djafari F, Lesk MR, Harasymowycz PJ, Desjardins D, Lachaine J. Determinants of adherence to glaucoma medical therapy in a long-term patient population. J Glaucoma. 2009 Mar;18(3):238-43. doi: 10.1097/IJG.0b013e3181815421.
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