A new approach to help heart failure patients stick to their health routines
A novel behavioral intervention to promote adherence in heart failure
This study is testing a friendly phone program that helps people with heart failure stick to their health routines by boosting their motivation and confidence over 12 weeks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10880259 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving adherence to health behaviors in patients with heart failure, which is crucial for their overall health and survival. It combines motivational interviewing techniques with positive psychology strategies to enhance patients' motivation and self-efficacy in managing their condition. The program is delivered via telephone over 12 weeks, making it accessible to a wider range of patients. By addressing both behavioral and psychological factors, the research aims to create a more effective intervention for heart failure management.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults diagnosed with heart failure who struggle with adhering to recommended health behaviors.
Not a fit: Patients who are not diagnosed with heart failure or those who already have effective adherence strategies in place may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve heart failure patients' adherence to health behaviors, leading to better health outcomes and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that combining motivational interviewing with positive psychology can enhance health behavior adherence in cardiovascular patients, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Celano, Christopher M — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Celano, Christopher M
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.