Stress and Congestive Heart Failure

Launched by YALE UNIVERSITY · Sep 9, 2020

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking into how sudden stress might affect people who have congestive heart failure (CHF). The researchers want to understand if experiencing stress can make CHF symptoms worse for patients who already have the condition. The study is currently recruiting participants aged 18 and older who have a specific heart monitor called a Cardiomems implanted to help track their heart health.

To join the study, participants must have heart failure and be able to complete certain assessments. However, individuals with severe heart failure (Class IV), those with other serious medical conditions, or anyone unable to participate due to cognitive or physical disabilities will not be eligible. Participants will be monitored and asked to report their experiences during the study. This research could help improve understanding of how stress impacts heart health and lead to better care for people with CHF.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • -Heart failure patients over 18 who have or will be receiving a Cardiomems implanted PAP monitor.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients who are unable to perform EMA or laboratory assessments due to cognitive, visual, language, or other disabilities will be excluded.
• • Patients with Class IV heart failure will also be excluded, as they are already maximally decompensated, and a ceiling/floor effect would preclude effects of stress.
• • Patients with conditions other than heart failure that affect PA pressures (e.g. dialysis).
• • Patients with physical conditions that interfere with study participation.
• • Patients non-compliant with their PAP monitoring.
• • Patients with chronic opioid use will be excluded.