Improving rheumatic heart disease care through support tools
Part of Heart & circulation, Infections clinical trials.
This study tests ways to help people with rheumatic heart disease stick to their daily antibiotic routine, which can prevent further heart damage. It also includes their families and healthcare workers to see what support works best.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult (18 or older) with rheumatic heart disease and have been prescribed antibiotics to prevent infections.
- You are a parent or guardian of a child (5–17 years old) with rheumatic heart disease who takes preventive antibiotics.
- You are a child (12–17 years old) with rheumatic heart disease and take preventive antibiotics.
- You are a community or healthcare worker at a clinic that cares for people with rheumatic heart disease.
- No medical reason that prevents you from taking the antibiotics.
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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