Finding better ways to provide palliative care for patients with advanced heart failure
Official title: Identifying Successful Strategies of Specialist Palliative Care Implementation for People with Advanced Heart Failure
Funded at Yale University · NIH-10849975 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to make palliative care better for people with advanced heart failure, so they can get the support they need and feel more comfortable during their final days.
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 | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $590,371 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HL172840-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10849975 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with advanced heart failure who may benefit from enhanced palliative care services.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with early-stage heart failure or those who are not experiencing significant symptoms may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to improve the delivery of specialist palliative care for individuals suffering from advanced heart failure, a condition that leads to significant symptoms and frequent hospitalizations. The project will investigate the structures and processes that enhance the reach of palliative care services and improve end-of-life outcomes. By analyzing existing programs, the research seeks to identify effective strategies that can be implemented in medical centers to ensure that more patients receive the necessary support and care. Ultimately, the goal is to enhance the quality of life and care for patients nearing the end of life.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of end-of-life care for patients with advanced heart failure.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that improved palliative care strategies can enhance patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach has the potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Feder, Shelli Leore — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Feder, Shelli Leore
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Promoting palliative care for people with heart failure
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Sustaining at-Home Heart Failure Care for Older Adults in Rural Appalachia
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Supporting Home Palliative Care for Heart Failure Patients and Their Families in Rural Appalachia
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Improving Palliative Care for People with Advanced Heart Failure
This project looks at how different medical centers provide palliative care to people with advanced heart failure to find the best ways to help them feel better and improve their quality of life.
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Improving Palliative Care for People with Heart Failure
This project aims to help doctors offer better palliative care to people living with heart failure, focusing on comfort and quality of life.
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.