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New online support programme aims to ease burden on heart failure carers

NCT ID NCT07373041

Symptom relief Sponsor: Queen's University, Belfast Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a 6-week online support programme called HELP for carers of people with heart failure. Around 180 carers and 180 patients will take part across three UK sites. The programme includes weekly online group sessions led by heart failure nurses, plus an educational booklet and website. Researchers will evaluate how well the programme works and how it can be delivered nationwide.

What this could mean

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Active substance
HEart faiLure carer support Programme (HELP) - a 6-week psychoeducational intervention with online support groups and educational materials
What this could lead to
If successful, this programme could provide a proven way to support carers of heart failure patients across the UK, improving their well-being and ability to care.
What could go wrong
This is an implementation study, not a large-scale efficacy trial, so results may not show strong benefits. The programme relies on digital access, which may exclude some carers.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 360 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

May 2026

Expected to finish

Nov 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Carers Inclusion Criteria 1. Aged 18 years or older 2. Physical and mental ability to operate a digital device, engage comfortably in conversation with peers, and be able to read written materials 3. Caring (regular, unpaid care) for a person with a clinical diagnosis of heart failure (HF) who is receiving standard evidence-based HF therapies and has either HF symptoms or 1 episode of decompensation (symptoms requiring medical attention) in previous 6 months 4. Ability to speak and understand English Exclusion criteria 1. Lacking capacity to give consent 2. Under the age of 18 Patients Inclusion Criteria 1. Aged 18 years or older 2. Physical and mental ability to engage comfortably in conversation and be able to read written materials 3. Clinical diagnosis of HF and receiving standard evidence-based HF therapies and has either HF symptoms or 1 episode of decompensation (symptoms requiring medical attention) in previous 6 months 4. Ability to speak and understand English 5. Receiving regular, unpaid support with managing his / her condition from a loved one or friend (e.g., a relative or spouse) Exclusion criteria 1. Lacking capacity to give consent 2. Under the age of 18 3. Carer refused to participate in HELP

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

heart failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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Care givers Heart failure Self-management

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  1. The places running it

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  2. The official record

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Craigavon Area Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Craigavon, United Kingdom

  • Glasgow Royal Infirmary

    RECRUITING

    Glasgow, United Kingdom

  • King's College Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    London, United Kingdom

  • Royal Victoria Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Belfast, United Kingdom

  • Ulster Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Belfast, United Kingdom

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