Can better healthcare access save hearts after prison?

NCT ID NCT05989282

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Summary

People recently released from prison face twice the risk of dying from heart disease compared to the general population. This study investigates the barriers and facilitators to healthcare access for this group, following 508 adults released from state prison in the Denver/Aurora area. Researchers will track clinic visits, emergency room use, and hospitalizations to understand how healthcare access affects heart health and overall outcomes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: This research could point to ways to improve healthcare access for people leaving prison, potentially reducing their high risk of heart problems and death.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, so it can't prove cause and effect. Findings may not apply to other regions or prison systems.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder Patient Acceptance of Health Care

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES HEALTH CARE UTILIZATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kaiser Permanente Institute for Health Research

Aurora, Colorado, 80011, United States

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