Could teaching heart failure patients to self-manage boost their quality of life?

NCT ID NCT01065142

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a structured therapeutic education program, delivered by general practitioners, can improve quality of life for people with heart failure. Around 200 patients in primary care will be randomly assigned to receive the program or usual care, and their quality of life and hospitalizations will be tracked over 19 months. The goal is to help patients recognize early signs of worsening and manage their condition better, potentially reducing hospital stays and improving daily well-being.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Therapeutic education program
What this could lead to: If effective, this program could help heart failure patients better manage their condition, spot warning signs early, and improve their daily quality of life.
What could go wrong: The trial is relatively small and relies on GP training, so results may vary. It may not show a clear benefit or may be hard to apply broadly.

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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.

HEART FAILURE QUALITY OF LIFE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Chu Clermont-Ferrand

Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France

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