New hospital plan aims to fix heart failure care gaps for minority patients

NCT ID NCT03942978

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

Summary

This study tested a new care plan for heart failure patients admitted to general medicine, who are often Black or Latinx and receive less specialized care. The plan included standard treatments, cardiology checkups, and help with transportation and follow-up. The goal was to see if this approach could improve follow-up care and reduce hospital readmissions.

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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.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States