Heart Failure study: PP-MI Intervention vs MI-alone Intervention
Official title Promoting Well-being and Health in Heart Failure
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04829617
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to see if a phone‑delivered positive‑psychology and motivational‑interviewing program, plus text messages, improves well‑being and health habits compared with an education program.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have heart failure classified as New York Heart Association class I, II, or III.
- What's involved
- You will take part in 12 weeks of phone counseling that uses positive‑psychology and motivational‑interviewing techniques, and you will receive twice‑weekly text messages for a total of 24 weeks; the comparison group receives similar phone sessions focused on education.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about 24 weeks and includes regular phone calls and twice‑weekly text messages, plus any required study visits.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Adult patients with NYHA class I, II, or III HF.
- Suboptimal adherence to health behaviors. This will be defined as a total score of ≤15 on three Medical Outcomes Study Specific Adherence Scale (MOS)...
You likely can't join if
- Cognitive deficits impeding a participant's ability to provide informed consent or participate, assessed via a 6-item cognitive test.
- Medical conditions likely to lead to death within 6 months.
- Inability to participate in physical activity due to another medical condition (e.g., arthritis).
- Inability to read, write, or speak in English.
- Current participation in another intervention or program that has been designed to promote well-being or health behavior adherence.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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