New study brings palliative care to rural heart failure Patients' doorsteps
NCT ID NCT06791850
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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 quality of life and reduce symptoms. About 208 patients and their caregivers will take part. The goal is to see if this approach helps patients feel better and supports their families.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 208 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Expected to finish
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May 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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45 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adult patients' age between 50 to 80 years with advanced HF (NYHA III or IV), diagnosed by physician 2. Caregivers' age between 45 to 80 years. 3. Alert and consent to participate 4. Able to read and understand English Exclusion Criteria: 1. Already received or are on a waiting list for a heart transplant or left ventricular assist device (LVAD) 2. Diagnosed with a terminal illness or dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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West Virginia University Hospital
RECRUITINGMorgantown, West Virginia, 26506, United States
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