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Study NCT ID: NCT01886534
Status: COMPLETED
Last Update Posted: 2016-12-22
First Post: 2013-06-21
Is NOT Gene Therapy: True
Has Adverse Events: False

Brief Title: Caregiver Enhanced Assistance and Support for the Elderly Heart Failure Patient at Hospital Discharge (CEASE-HF)
Sponsor: McMaster University
Organization:

Study Overview

Official Title: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Enhanced Caregiver Support Versus Usual Care for Managing Older Heart Failure Patients at Hospital Discharge
Status: COMPLETED
Status Verified Date: 2016-12
Last Known Status: None
Delayed Posting: No
If Stopped, Why?: Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access: False
If Expanded Access, NCT#: N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status: N/A
Acronym: CEASE-HF
Brief Summary: Close to ninety percent of older heart failure (HF) patients have some cognitive deficits at hospital discharge which may impact their ability to make effective decisions about their healthcare. However, informal care partners (CPs) may assist in managing HF when provided with appropriate education and support. The goal of this randomized clinical trial (RCT) is to evaluate an intervention which will provide 1) additional teaching on management of HF to the patient and CP following hospital discharge, 2) improved communication with the family physician, 3) a HF decision support tool for oral diuretic management, and 4) a digital talking scale. The investigators believe this intervention will improve outcomes and be cost saving.

The investigators hypothesize that enhanced education and support for the CPs to assist older HF patients following hospital discharge, combined with improved communication with family physicians, contact with a HF nurse, and simple decision support tools, will lead to earlier recognition of clinical deterioration, and improved patient outcomes. Innovative and cost-effective approaches to manage HF patients following hospital discharge are urgently needed in Canada.
Detailed Description: None

Study Oversight

Has Oversight DMC: True
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?: None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?: None
Is an Unapproved Device?: None
Is a PPSD?: None
Is a US Export?: None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: