N/A
Completed N=168
Impact of Community Health Workers on Adherence to Therapy for Non-Communicable Chronic Disease in Chiapas, Mexico
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02549495 ↗Enrolled (actual)
168
Serious AEs
0.3%
Results posted
Dec 2025
Primary outcomePrimary: Change in Hemoglobin A1c — -0.35 percentage of glycated hemoglobin
Summary
This study evaluates the effectiveness of community health workers when added to routine care for patients with diabetes and high blood pressure in rural clinics in Chiapas, Mexico. It does so by recording information on adherence to therapy, blood pressure and hemoglobin A1c while a non-governmental organization working in Mexico trains and introduces a community health worker program.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Change in Hemoglobin A1c |
-0.35 | — |
| PRIMARY Change in Systolic Blood Pressure |
-4.7 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Adherence to Daily Medications |
— | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Diastolic Blood Pressure |
-2.2 | — |
| SECONDARY Disease Control |
— | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Formal diagnosis of Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Stage I or II Hypertension or both
- Daily medications required for patient's condition
- Residence and receipt of therapy within the study catchment area
- Age greater than or equal to 18 years.
Exclusion Criteria
- Known or suspected secondary hypertension
- Known or suspected Type 1 diabetes
- Pregnancy
- Chronic use of glucocorticoids.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02549495). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.