Testing the CHAT Program for Patients With Heart Failure

Launched by WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL UNIVERSITY · May 20, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is investigating a program called CHAT, designed to help people with a specific type of heart failure known as Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). The researchers want to see if using videos for education and having a health coach can help patients understand and manage their condition better. They are looking to find out if this approach is acceptable and effective for patients.

To participate in the trial, individuals must be at least 60 years old and have a confirmed diagnosis of HFpEF, which means they have symptoms of heart failure and a specific measurement of heart function that is normal. However, people who have been referred to hospice care, completed advance directives, or have significant dementia or mental health issues that would affect their ability to give consent cannot join the study. The trial is not yet recruiting participants, but it aims to provide valuable insights into how education and support can improve care for those living with HFpEF.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Male or Female ≥ 60 years old
• • 2. Documentation of HFpEF according to clinical practice guidelines (signs \& symptoms of HF AND ejection fraction ≥50%)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Previously referred to hospice care
• • 2. Prior completion of advance directives
• • 3. Moderate-severe dementia or psychiatric disorder precluding informed consent.