Status:
COMPLETED
Testing the Effects of Telehealth Monitoring on Rehospitalization and Self Care for Heart Failure Patients in Home Care
Lead Sponsor:
University of Pennsylvania
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Conditions:
Heart Failure
Eligibility:
All Genders
55+ years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
We are testing the use of telehealth technology that includes self monitoring of blood pressure, weight, blood sugar, and oxygen levels for patients with heart failure who are receiving home care. We ...
Detailed Description
Despite telehomecare's potential to enhance patients' self-care in a cost-effective manner, few studies have evaluated its efficacy. Reported studies were conducted prior to the introduction of Medica...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Primary diagnosis of heart failure, English speaking; mentally competent, weigh less than 450 pounds, have a telephone in their home; have Medicare insurance; are able to see, hear, place a cuff on their arm, and stand on a scale to weigh themselves, receiving home care from Penn Care at Home.
Exclusion
- cognitive impairment, weight \> 450 pounds, receiving disease management or on a heart transplant waiting list, receiving home care from a non- participating agency.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
216 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00300261
Start Date
September 1 2005
End Date
June 1 2010
Last Update
December 2 2015
Active Locations (1)
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104