Pilot Project: Community Health Assessment Program Through Emergency Medical Services
Launched by MCMASTER UNIVERSITY · May 11, 2016
Trial Information
Current as of September 03, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
The CHAP-EMS research team has created a multifaceted intervention (cardiovascular, diabetes, and falls risk assessment with health education/promotion and appropriate referral) in partnership with Hamilton Paramedic Service, City Housing Hamilton (CHH), and the Community Care Access Center (CCAC) that focuses on issues experienced by older adults that often lead to EMS calls. CHAP-EMS is based on the Cardiovascular Health Awareness Program (CHAP) model, which combined individual- and population-level strategies for primary prevention and 'closed the loop' by linking participants to follow-...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Living in intervention building
- • Aged 65 or over
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Not living in intervention building
- • Under aged 65
About Mcmaster University
McMaster University, a leading research institution located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, is renowned for its innovative approach to education and its commitment to advancing healthcare through rigorous clinical research. The university's diverse research programs are supported by a multidisciplinary team of experts dedicated to improving patient outcomes and public health. With a strong emphasis on evidence-based medicine, McMaster University actively engages in clinical trials that explore new therapies, interventions, and health technologies, fostering collaboration among researchers, healthcare professionals, and industry partners to translate findings into real-world applications.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Gina Agarwal
Principal Investigator
McMaster University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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