Tailored Electronic Intervention to Improve Therapy in a Diverse Cohort of Patients With Heart Fa… (NCT06847438) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Tailored Electronic Intervention to Improve Therapy in a Diverse Cohort of Patients With Heart Failure
United States3,966 participantsStarted 2025-03-24
Plain-language summary
Recent medical guidelines for the management of heart failure (HF) have established a combination of specific classes of medications as the best treatment for patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). However, studies have shown that these medications, known together as guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT), are not being used in clinical practice less often than they could be. Several tools to promote broader use of these treatments (including patient checklists) have shown promise for increasing use of GDMT. However, these tools have not been broadly implemented within large health systems. The goal of this study is to see if using these tools broadly within cardiology clinics will increase the use of GDMT. This study is important because it could help improve the use of GDMT, which may lead to improved patient care and outcomes.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Ejection fraction (EF) less than or equal to 40% by echocardiogram performed in the prior 18 months
* Diagnosis of heart failure
Exclusion Criteria:
* Heart failure (HF) etiology for which GDMT is not indicated: including hypertrophic or restrictive cardiomyopathy (e.g. amyloid cardiomyopathy), constrictive pericarditis, or complex congenital heart disease
* End-stage HF requiring continuous inotrope infusion, heart transplant, or left ventricular assist device
* Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \< 15 mL/min/1.73m\^2
* Any conditions other than HF that are likely to alter the patient's status over 6 months, indicated by active hospice status
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Number of Participants with GDMT Initiation or Intensification