RecruitingHeart Failure NYHA Class IIIHeart Failure NYHA Class IV
Sustaining Home Heart Failure Palliative Care in Rural Appalachia
Eligible age
45–80 yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
The aim of this mixed methods randomized controlled trial is to test the integrated nurse-led intervention bundle for family home care management of end-stage heart failure and palliative care in rural Appalachia. This intervention bundle is designed to address rural disparities in access to health care, with the help of the faith-based nurses and local volunteer visiting neighbors.
Sponsor: West Virginia University
You may qualify if…
- ✓ 1. Adult patients' age between 50 to 80 years with advanced HF (NYHA III or IV), diagnosed by physician
- ✓ 2. Caregivers' age between 45 to 80 years.
- ✓ 3. Alert and consent to participate
- ✓ 4. Able to read and understand English
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ 1. Already received or are on a waiting list for a heart transplant or left ventricular assist device (LVAD)
- ✕ 2. Diagnosed with a terminal illness or dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease
Where it's recruiting
West Virginia
Morgantown
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT06791850 · last updated 2026-03-09