New study brings palliative care to heart failure patients in rural appalachia

NCT ID NCT06791850

First seen Apr 08, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tests a nurse-led home care program for people with advanced heart failure and their family caregivers in rural Appalachia. The program uses faith-based nurses and local volunteers to improve access to palliative care. Researchers will measure quality of life, heart failure symptoms, and caregiver well-being in 208 participants.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • West Virginia University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Morgantown, West Virginia, 26506, United States

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