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Addressing Health Disparities in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) in Maryland

Launched by JOHNS HOPKINS BLOOMBERG SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH · May 17, 2024

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Trial Information

Current as of March 13, 2025

Not yet recruiting

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ClinConnect Summary

This proposal responds to an established need for developing an evidence-based and community-informed approach to address health disparities in specialty surgical clinics where barriers to accessing care are multiplied along each level of the referral pathway. The study will focus on Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) related care - a clinical syndrome characterized excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain resulting in symptoms of falls, dementia, and urinary incontinence, that is treated surgically by shunting to remove excess fluid from the brain. This disorder afflicts an estimated...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • • People over 65 years old who have completed the Annual Wellness Survey (AWV) survey
  • • have a clinical profile in the Hopkins Epic data sets
  • • live in Maryland
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • • People under 65 years old will be excluded if they have not completed the AWV survey
  • • do not live in Maryland
  • Community Health Worker (CHW) Inclusion Criteria:
  • • certified Community Health Workers from Maryland
  • • completed accredited training by the Maryland Department of Health
  • Primary Care Physician inclusion criteria:
  • • must have patients in Johns Hopkins University AWV

Trial Officials

Hossein Zare, PhD

Principal Investigator

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

About Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School Of Public Health

The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is a leading institution dedicated to advancing public health research and education. Renowned for its rigorous academic programs and commitment to improving global health outcomes, the School conducts innovative clinical trials that address pressing health challenges. With a focus on evidence-based practices, multidisciplinary collaboration, and community engagement, the Bloomberg School leverages its extensive resources and expertise to contribute to the development of effective public health interventions and policies. Through its research endeavors, the School aims to enhance population health and inform health policy both locally and globally.

Locations

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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