Can a simple survey transform heart failure treatment?

NCT ID NCT04164004

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Stanford University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether routinely asking heart failure patients a 12-question survey about their symptoms and quality of life during clinic visits leads to better care. Over 1,200 participants were randomly assigned to start the survey right away or after a one-year delay. Researchers compared health status scores and treatment rates between the two groups to see if the survey helped doctors make more informed decisions.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that regularly asking patients about their symptoms and quality of life helps doctors make better treatment decisions for heart failure.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study focused on measuring outcomes, not testing a new treatment. The results may not change standard care or directly improve patient health.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for HEART FAILURE are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

heart failure

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEART FAILURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Stanford Hospital & Clinics

Stanford, California, 94305, United States

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.