Can doctor report cards boost care for millions with hypertension and diabetes?

NCT ID NCT07542587

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Southern Medical University, China Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether giving primary care doctors detailed feedback on how well they follow treatment guidelines can improve care for patients with high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. Researchers will enroll 324 healthcare providers in Nepal, Mozambique, Tanzania, and China. Half will receive the feedback intervention, and half will not. The study uses 'secret shoppers' (trained actors) to measure how well doctors diagnose and treat these conditions.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: audit and feedback (a process where healthcare providers receive structured reports on their performance against guidelines)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show a simple, low-cost way to improve how primary care doctors manage hypertension and diabetes in developing countries.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage implementation study, not a drug trial. The effect may be small or vary across countries, and it does not directly test a new treatment for patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus hypertensive disorder type 2 diabetes mellitus

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DIABETES HYPERTENSION

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