Digital-first heart failure care delivery in Uganda
Official title: ImpleMEntation of a Digital-first care deLiverY model for heart failure in Uganda (MEDLY Uganda)
Funded at Yale University · NIH-11616480 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study to test digital self-care tools to help people with heart failure in Uganda manage symptoms and stay healthier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $31,590 |
| NIH project number | 3R01HL166585-04S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11616480 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with heart failure in Uganda attending regional hospital outpatient departments who can use a cell phone or digital tool and are able to participate in a real-world implementation.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not yet engaged with digital tools or those in settings without reliable mobile connectivity may see limited benefit.
What this research studies
This project will introduce two proven self-care interventions for heart failure to six regional hospital clinics in Uganda, using a digital-first approach. Researchers will measure how well the interventions are put into practice and what clinical effects occur for patients. The study combines real-world implementation with patient outcomes, guided by the RE-AIM framework and mixed methods to capture experiences from patients and clinicians. By focusing on rural, low-resource settings, it aims to empower patients to care for themselves and close gaps in care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients with heart failure in Uganda could experience better symptom management and quality of life through easier access to self-care support and digital tools.
How similar studies have gone: Evidence from prior self-care interventions suggests potential benefit, but this study adapts to Ugandan, real-world hospital settings with a hybrid implementation design.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schwartz, Jeremy Ian — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Schwartz, Jeremy Ian
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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.