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New treatment option for Heart Failure
Official title INTEgRated Health CARE for Patients With Frailty and Heart Failure
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06444321
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Frailty, an aging-related syndrome of physiological decline characterized by marked vulnerability to adverse health outcomes, has attracted increasing attention in cardiology due to the growing elderly population with heart failure. Frail patients are mainly excluded from large cardiovascular intervention studies, and clinical trials addressing frailty and showing an impact on treatment on symptom burden, quality of life and /or outcome has been requested in recent guidelines and consensus documents.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age \>18 years old
- Admitted to hospital with heart failure with symptoms of decompensation including dyspnoea in NYHA class ≥ II, pulmonary congestion on chest x-ray...
- Clinical Frailty Score ≥5
- Signed informed consent by patient and closest relatives\ and expected cooperation according to the protocol, ICH/GCP and national/local regulations
- Although we preferably will recruit both patients and their relatives, participation from the next-of-kin will not be an exclusion criterium.
You likely can't join if
- Inability to comply with all study requirements, due to major co-morbidities or psychosocial issues, or a history of noncompliance, that might...
- Not being able to understand Norwegian.
- Permanent nursing home and estimated to stay alive for less than 6 months
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Drammen, Akershus, Norway
Compensation & support
Compensation likely.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Drammen, Akershus, Norway. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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