A mobile health app and text messaging program to help patients manage chronic heart failure
iCardia4HF: A multi-component mHealth app and tailored text-messaging intervention to promote self-care adherence and improve outcomes in patients with chronic heart failure
This study is testing a new mobile app and text message support to help people with chronic heart failure take better care of themselves by reminding them to stick to their medications, diets, and monitor their symptoms more easily.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11065539 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a mobile health application and a tailored text messaging intervention aimed at improving self-care among patients with chronic heart failure. The program combines the use of three mobile health apps and connected health devices to assist patients in managing their condition more effectively. By providing personalized support through text messages, the intervention seeks to encourage adherence to medication, dietary restrictions, and daily monitoring of symptoms. The goal is to make self-care more accessible and effective for patients, particularly those facing barriers to traditional healthcare.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with chronic heart failure who may struggle with self-care practices.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have access to mobile technology or those with advanced heart failure requiring more intensive medical intervention may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the ability of patients with chronic heart failure to manage their condition, potentially reducing hospitalizations and improving overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using mobile health technologies for chronic disease management, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, UNITED STATES
- University of Illinois at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kitsiou, Spyros — University of Illinois at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Kitsiou, Spyros
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.