Heart Failure
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this research study is to determine if using remote blood pressure monitoring and video-based consultation is an effective way to help patients in rural communities better manage their heart failure.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALVideo Based Visits
Video based visit with Heart Failure team
BEHAVIORALRemote Self-Care Education
Self Guided Training
BEHAVIORALRemote Patient Monitoring
Participant will use home devices to monitor blood pressure and weight; Participant will then send results to RN educator
Sponsors
University of Alabama at Birmingham
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
FACTORIAL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* diagnosis of Heart Failure * English speaking * primary residence in counties of interest
Exclusion criteria
* N/A
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Feasibility | 3 months | Feasibility will be measured by recruitment rates (number screened vs. number enrolled), retention rates (percentage of participants that complete study), and participation metrics. We will aim to enroll at least 40% of the patients we approach for recruitment, and complete follow-up in at least 80% of all enrolled subjects. |
Countries
United States
Contacts
CONTACTStephen Clarkson, MD
Outcome results
None listed