RCT of Polypill Versus Usual Care Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People with high cardiovascular risk [ 2010 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Alan Cass (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Noel Hayman ,  Prof Alex Brown ,  Prof Anthony Rodgers ,  Prof David Peiris
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Brief description Cardiovascular disease is a major contributor to the lower life expectancy of Aboriginal compared to non Aboriginal people. Guidelines recommend people at high risk of cardiovascular disease shoul be on a combination of blood thinning, blood pressure lowering and cholesterol lowering medications. There is a large gap between actual practice and these guidelines. We will test a combined polypill strategy aiming to simplify treatment and reduce costs to close this gap.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,855,205.43

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant