Developing a system to help heart failure patients manage their symptoms at home
Official title: Symptom Care at Home-Heart Failure: Developing and piloting a symptom monitoring and self-management coaching system for patients with heart failure
Funded at Emory University · NIH-10799639 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new app that helps people with heart failure keep track of their symptoms and manage their health at home, making it easier for them to spot problems early and stay out of the hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | April 15, 2020 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $117,390 |
| NIH project number | 7K23HL148545-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10799639 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with heart failure who are looking for ways to manage their symptoms more effectively at home.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with heart failure who are not interested in using technology or who have severe cognitive impairments may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating and testing a new system that helps patients with heart failure monitor their symptoms and manage their health from home. The approach includes using technology, such as an app-based platform, to provide coaching and support based on patient-reported outcomes. The goal is to empower patients to recognize symptoms early and improve their self-management skills, ultimately reducing the need for emergency care and hospital readmissions. The research is led by Dr. Youjeong Kang, who is working with a team of experts to ensure the interventions are effective and scalable.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life for heart failure patients by enabling better symptom management and reducing hospital visits.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with technology-aided interventions for symptom management in other chronic conditions, indicating potential for similar success in heart failure management.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kang, Youjeong — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Kang, Youjeong
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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.