Promoting Well-being and Health in Heart Failure

Launched by MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL · Mar 31, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new approach to help people with heart failure improve their well-being and health. Over 24 weeks, participants will receive support through phone calls and text messages designed to motivate them to stick to healthy habits, like following a proper diet and exercising. The trial compares this supportive program to a standard educational approach that also uses motivational interviewing techniques. Researchers want to see if the new program can help participants feel better and manage their heart failure more effectively.

To be eligible for the trial, participants should be adults aged 65 to 74 with heart failure classified as NYHA class I, II, or III, which means their condition varies from mild to moderate. They must also have difficulty following health recommendations, as defined by a specific scoring system. However, people who have cognitive issues that make it hard to understand the study, serious medical conditions, or those already involved in similar programs will not be able to participate. Participants can expect regular phone interactions and tailored text messages that encourage them to set and achieve their health goals. This study is currently recruiting, and it's a great opportunity for those looking to improve their heart health with guided support.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adult patients with NYHA class I, II, or III HF.
• • Suboptimal adherence to health behaviors. This will be defined as a total score of ≤15 on three Medical Outcomes Study Specific Adherence Scale (MOS) items regarding diet/exercise/medications.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Cognitive deficits impeding a participant's ability to provide informed consent or participate, assessed via a 6-item cognitive test.
• • Medical conditions likely to lead to death within 6 months.
• • Inability to participate in physical activity due to another medical condition (e.g., arthritis).
• • Inability to read, write, or speak in English.
• • Current participation in another intervention or program that has been designed to promote well-being or health behavior adherence.