Can a simple survey transform heart failure treatment?
NCT ID NCT04164004
First seen Apr 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 12 times
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.
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Stanford Hospital & Clinics
Stanford, California, 94305, United States
What this could mean
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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.
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