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Heart Failure Virtual Ward Research Study

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllNational University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
NCT06620653 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The main aim will be to evaluate whether a follow-up with virtual wards reduces HF hospitalisation at three months follow-up. Hospital admission will be defined as any hospital admission, or an emergency room stay of more than 24 h requiring IV diuretics. The secondary objectives will be to evaluate whether this intervention reduces all-cause mortality, all-cause hospitalisation at three months, is cost-effectiveness, is associated with a higher percentage of prescription and dose of prognostic medication and improves the quality of life. To assess the potential long-term effects of the virtual wards follow-up, we will evaluate whether this intervention reduces all-cause mortality and HF hospitalisation at 6- and 12-months by a telephone call/virtual outpatients' appointment. The study outcomes will be ascertained at each visit. Given the study design, it is impossible to assess the en

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients (≥ 18 years) with a recent hospitalisation. * Known ejection fraction and NYHA Class * Known or de novo Heart Failure * Patient or carer able to speak and understand English/Irish * Willing to participate in the study. * Within catchment area of the Saolta group. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who decline to participate in the study. * Patient in palliative care or with a life expectancy of less than one year. * Patients referred to skilled nursing facilities or nursing homes at hospital discharge. * Patients with planned intervention on the mitral or aortic valve during admission or scheduled early after discharge. * Planned haemodialysis. * Patients included in other randomized controlled trials. * Patients who, at the investigator's discretion, are considered unable to participate in the study, mainly due to a previous history of non- compliance with medication and follow-up appointments, language barrier, or moderate or severe cognitive impairment without the support of a family member/caregiver. * Patients with asymptomatic (NYHA class I) left ventricular dysfunction, usually in the setting of an acute myocardial infarction. * The lack of information technology (IT) literacy will not be an exclusion criterion.
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What it tests

  • Telemonitoring
  • Standard Care
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Where

1 site
Portiuncula University Hospital
Ballinasloe, Ireland
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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