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NCT00971022 Clinical Trial

Discount Generic Prescription Study

Poverty Clinical Trial

Official title:
Discount Generic Prescription Utilization in Low-income Populations

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data
NCT number NCT00971022
Other study ID # 2009-0340
Secondary ID
Status Completed
Phase N/A
First received September 2, 2009
Last updated April 16, 2012
Start date August 2009
Est. completion date May 2011

Study information
Verified date April 2012
Source M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority United States: Institutional Review Board
Study type Observational

Clinical Trial Summary

The goal of this study is to learn about the factors that influence people to take part in discount generic prescription programs.

The primary objective of this study is to identify the factors associated with awareness and utilization of discount generic prescription programs and how two low-income populations in Houston utilize the $4 for a 30-day supply or $10 for a 90-day supply, Generic Prescriptions Program offered by Kroger, Randalls, Target, Walmart, HEB, CVS, and Walgreens.

Description:

If you agree to take part in this study, you will take part in a focus group. The focus group will consist of about 8 people who will discuss beliefs about generic medication, awareness of discount generic prescription programs, and use of the discount generic prescription program. The focus group will last about 90 minutes.

During the focus group, you will complete a form that asks for basic demographic information (such as your age and sex).

The focus group discussions will be taped, and the recorded tapes will be transcribed word-for-word. The taped recording of the focus group study will be stored in a safe and secured locker by the study chair. The taped recordings will be destroyed after 5 years.

Length of Study:

Your participation on this study will end once you complete the focus group.

This is an investigational study.

Recruitment information / eligibility
Status Completed
Enrollment 574
Est. completion date May 2011
Est. primary completion date May 2011
Accepts healthy volunteers Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Gender Both
Age group 18 Years and older
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria:

- Age 18 and older

- Low-income (less than $30,000/year)

- Ability to speak English

- Ability to read and write in English

- Chronic health condition requiring prescription medication or family member with chronic health condition requiring prescription medication.

Exclusion Criteria:

Study Design

Observational Model: Case-Only, Time Perspective: Prospective

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Intervention

Behavioral:
• Survey
20 minute survey to determine the relationship between awareness of the discount generic prescription program and utilization of the program.
• Focus Group
5 - 8 focus groups of 6 - 10 people, lasting approximately 90 minutes

Locations
Country Name City State
United States HOPE Clinic Houston Texas
United States Independence Heights Community Health Center Houston Texas
United States Second Mile Mission Center Houston Texas

Sponsors (1)
Lead Sponsor Collaborator
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

Outcome
Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Number of low-income adults who are aware of discount generic prescription programs (Survey) 12 Months (estimated survey completion time 20 minutes) No
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