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A Preliminary Evaluation of Mobile Care App as Self-Management Tool in Patients With Left-Ventricular Assist Devices - Phase 2
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Mobile phone app (VAD Care App) and Usual LVAD Care for Heart Failure. Completed, enrolled 40 participants across 3 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of VAD Care App in an out-patient mechanical circulatory support program. The specific aim for this pilot study is to obtain preliminary efficacy data of the VAD Care App as a self-management tool for patients with long-term LVADs. A randomized control trial will be employed to establish preliminary estimates of the effects of the App on the following outcomes: self-efficacy and adherence to the LVAD care regimen; LVAD-related complications and health care utilization \[e.g., hospital re-admission\]; overall health status and quality of life. The duration of the study is 6 months.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
VAD Care App is a novel self-management tool being tested for patients with implantable LVADs. The app has daily "push notifications (alerts)," cues for daily self-management tasks, two-way communication using text messages and videoconferencing (virtual clinic), and links to LVAD self-management skills and videos easily accessible for self-management skill review.
Routine clinic follow-up visits over 6 months. Patients and caregivers will both receive self-management education post discharge and as needed throughout the duration of the study.