Heart Failure Check-In: Using Questionnaires to Spot Early Warning Signs
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study asks heart failure patients who recently were hospitalized to answer regular questionnaires about how they're feeling. Researchers want to see if these questions can detect when heart failure is getting worse before a patient needs emergency care.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with heart failure (any type) and are in NYHA Class II or III (meaning you have shortness of breath with moderate or significant activity)
- You were hospitalized for heart failure within the last 6 months
- Right now, you are feeling stable—no severe shortness of breath, swelling, or signs of fluid buildup
- You are able to understand and sign an informed consent form
- You are not currently planning major heart surgery, device implants, or other major procedures during the study
- You do not have severe liver disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, active cancer, or certain other serious conditions
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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