Remote Monitoring for Pediatric Heart Disease
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The trial aims to enhance care for families of children with heart disease by testing a new virtual care platform, the Virtual Remote Physiological Monitoring Program. This program uses Bluetooth devices, such as weight scales and oxygen monitors, to send health data directly to doctors through a smartphone app. The trial will gather feedback from families, patients, and healthcare providers to refine the technology. It is suitable for infants under 12 months with certain heart conditions or children aged 5-17 dealing with heart failure or a heart transplant, who also have internet access at home or nearby. As an unphased trial, this study offers families the opportunity to contribute to innovative care solutions and improve future healthcare experiences.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether participants need to stop taking their current medications. It seems focused on using technology to monitor heart conditions rather than changing medication routines.
What prior data suggests that this virtual remote physiological monitoring program is safe for pediatric heart disease patients?
Studies have shown that virtual remote monitoring programs for children with heart conditions are generally safe. In one pilot project, researchers used Bluetooth devices like weight scales and oxygen monitors to collect health data from children. This method proved both safe and easy for families to use. Another review of telehealth solutions for heart disease found that these technologies are usually well-tolerated, with very few side effects reported. This allows children and parents to feel comfortable using these tools at home. Overall, initial findings suggest that such virtual care platforms are safe and can effectively manage heart health from a distance.12345
Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the Remote Monitoring for Pediatric Heart Disease trial because it uses a virtual remote physiological monitoring program to keep tabs on young heart patients from afar. Unlike traditional methods that require frequent hospital visits for monitoring, this approach allows doctors to track a child's heart health remotely. This is especially beneficial for families living far from specialized care centers, as it reduces travel and hospital time. By offering a convenient and continuous way to monitor heart conditions, this program aims to catch potential issues earlier and improve overall patient outcomes.
What evidence suggests that this virtual remote physiological monitoring program is effective for pediatric heart disease?
Research has shown that home-based virtual care can effectively manage children's heart conditions. In this trial, participants will enroll in a Remote Physiological Monitoring Program. One study found that Bluetooth technology, which connects medical devices with a smartphone app, allows families to easily share important health information with their child's heart doctor. This method benefits families living far from specialized hospitals by facilitating access to care. Additionally, past patients with heart disease demonstrated that remote monitoring is safe and useful. While it might not immediately reduce hospital visits, it helps doctors closely monitor symptoms and adjust treatments as needed.13467
Who Is on the Research Team?
Jennifer Conway, MD
Principal Investigator
University of Alberta
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for English-speaking children with heart conditions who are patients at Stollery Children's Hospital. It includes infants under 12 months with certain heart diseases and kids aged 5-17 with heart failure or post-heart transplant. Participants need internet access and a caregiver able to use technology.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Remote Physiological Monitoring
Participants use a home-based virtual care platform with Bluetooth technology to monitor physiological parameters and send data to the cardiology team.
Feedback and Analysis
Qualitative interviews with families, participants, and healthcare providers to gather feedback on the technology and app.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after the initial monitoring phase.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Virtual Remote Physiological Monitoring Program
Trial Overview
The study tests a home-based virtual care platform connecting scales, oxygen devices, and blood pressure cuffs via Bluetooth to an app. This allows data sharing directly with the cardiology team, aiming to improve care for children with heart disease through remote monitoring.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Patients will be recruited from inpatient and outpatient cardiology service at the Stollery Children's Hospital will be purposively selected, with 50% of the patients living at least 100km from the Stollery into one of the following groups: Group 1: Infants \<12 months of age with single ventricle physiology or biventricular cyanotic congenital heart disease. Group 2: Patients aged 5-17 with heart failure, listed for transplant, or within 1 year of transplant.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Alberta
Lead Sponsor
Citations
Virtual Remote Physiological Monitoring Program of ...
This research study will look at how families of children with heart disease access care and how investigators can improve care with virtual technologies. This ...
Interactive Telehealth Solutions for Patients With ...
This systematic review investigates interactive telehealth solutions including application program interfaces for children and adults with CHD.
Remote Monitoring for Pediatric Heart Disease
Participants use a home-based virtual care platform with Bluetooth technology to monitor physiological parameters and send data to the cardiology team.
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publications.aap.org/pediatricsopenscience/article/1/2/1/201448/Feasibility-Safety-and-Efficacy-of-PediatricFeasibility, Safety, and Efficacy of Pediatric Cardiac ...
This randomized controlled trial of pediatric participants with heart disease demonstrated that pediatric cardiac telerehabilitation is feasible ...
Remote Monitoring for Heart Failure Management at Home
Early telemonitoring of weights and symptoms did not decrease heart failure hospitalizations but helped identify steps toward effective monitoring programs.
Capturing Physiological Data in Children With Heart ...
We conducted a proof-of-concept pilot project to evaluate the feasibility of collecting and describing physiologic and activity data from pediatric patients ...
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publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/149/2/e2021054137/184460/Remote-Monitoring-of-Patient-and-Family-GeneratedRemote Monitoring of Patient- and Family-Generated ...
In this article, we provide an overview of remote monitoring of pediatric PGHD and family-generated health data, including its current uses, ...
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