TELEMACO-S: a Telemonitoring Project in Cardiology and Technology Transfer (NCT07375251) | Clinical Trial Compass
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TELEMACO-S: a Telemonitoring Project in Cardiology and Technology Transfer
Italy250 participantsStarted 2025-01-01
Plain-language summary
The primary objective of this research project is to prevent heart failure decompensation through a wearable-based telemonitoring system (smartwatches), with a focus on the development and validation of a multiparametric predictive score.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria Age ≥ 18 years Diagnosis of stable heart failure Cognitively able to participate in the study No significant hearing impairment No significant visual impairment Sufficient ability to read and write in Italian Ownership of a smartphone with internet access
Exclusion Criteria Not fully compensated heart failure Lack of a smartphone with internet access
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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Reduction in the number of hospitalizations for acute heart failure decompensation
Timeframe: From the start of the study (14 July 2025) until the end of follow-up (31 March 2026), assessed up to approximately 8.5 months (up to 37 weeks)