Digital-first HF 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-11616479 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new, phone-enabled program in Uganda aims to help people with heart failure manage their symptoms at home to feel better and live longer.
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) | $235,673 |
| NIH project number | 3R01HL166585-04S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11616479 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with heart failure in Uganda, treated at participating regional hospital outpatient departments, and who have access to a mobile device.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without access to or comfort with mobile technology or those not enrolled at the participating Ugandan sites may see limited benefit.
What this research studies
This project brings two proven self-care strategies for heart failure to patients in Uganda using digital tools and local clinics. It will be tested in six regional hospital outpatient departments, with careful attention to real-world feasibility and variability across different settings. Researchers will combine patient feedback, clinic data, and program implementation outcomes to see how well the approach fits into everyday care and what improves patients’ daily lives.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients with heart failure in Uganda could experience better symptom control, fewer hospital visits, and improved quality of life through accessible, home-based self-care supported by digital tools.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies show that self-care interventions can improve outcomes in heart failure, and this study adapts those approaches to a low-resource, African setting with mixed-method evaluation.
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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Digital-first heart failure care delivery in Uganda
A targeted program in Uganda tests a digital care plan to help people with heart failure manage their symptoms at home.
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Digital-first heart failure care delivery in Uganda
A study to test digital self-care tools to help people with heart failure in Uganda manage symptoms and stay healthier.
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.