Digital CHW Support for Heart Failure
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to assess the acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary effectiveness of implementing a 30-day digitally-enabled community health worker intervention compared to usual care with a community health worker in reducing heart failure 30-day readmissions within a pilot randomized controlled trial.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Jocelyn Carter, MD, MPH
Principal Investigator
Massachusetts General Hospital
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults over 18 with heart failure who speak English, live within 30 miles of MGH, have a smartphone they use, and are under a cardiologist or primary care provider's care. It's not for those without health insurance, cognitive issues preventing engagement, or who rely on a health proxy.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive a digitally-enabled community health worker intervention or usual CHW care for 30 days
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Digitally-enabled CHW Care
- Usual CHW Care
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Massachusetts General Hospital
Lead Sponsor
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Collaborator