Virtual heart program aims to keep patients out of hospital

NCT ID NCT06592508

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Duke University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a remote, virtual cardiology program for people recently hospitalized with worsening heart failure. The program provided education, monitoring, and quick medication adjustments. Researchers compared outcomes like death and repeat heart failure events between those in the program and those receiving usual care. The goal was to see if this virtual approach is safe and effective.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Remote Virtual Cardiology Program (Ventricle Health Program)
What this could lead to: If successful, this virtual program could offer a way to better manage heart failure after hospitalization, potentially reducing deaths and hospital readmissions.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 73 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program is not a cure and requires ongoing medication and monitoring.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

heart failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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HEART FAILURE; WITH DECOMPENSATION

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Locations

Cardiovascular Institute of Northwest Florida

Panama City, Florida, 32405, United States
Duke Raleigh Hospital

Raleigh, North Carolina, 27609, United States
Northeast Georgia Medical Center

Gainesville, Georgia, 30501, United States
Premier Health

Dayton, Ohio, 45409, United States
ProMedica Toledo Hospital

Toledo, Ohio, 43615, United States

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