Improving caregiving practices after heart replacement therapies
Defining Best Practices to Optimize Caregiving Requirements after Heart Replacement Therapies: A Pre-Implementation Study
['FUNDING_R03'] · UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER · NIH-11079622
This study is looking at how long caregivers need to help patients after heart surgeries like transplants or getting a heart pump, so we can find the best ways to support everyone, especially those who might need extra help.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R03'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11079622 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the caregiving requirements for patients who undergo heart replacement therapies, such as heart transplants and left ventricular assist devices. It aims to identify best practices for the duration of caregiving needed post-surgery, as current requirements vary significantly across medical centers. By examining these differences, the research seeks to address inequities in access to life-saving therapies, particularly for vulnerable populations. The study will analyze how caregiving duration impacts patient outcomes and the overall healthcare system.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include patients with advanced heart failure who are considering or have undergone heart replacement therapies.
Not a fit: Patients who are not candidates for heart replacement therapies or those who do not require caregiving support post-surgery may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more equitable access to heart replacement therapies and improved patient outcomes through optimized caregiving practices.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research in caregiving practices, this specific approach to standardizing caregiving requirements post-heart replacement therapies is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER — Aurora, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KHAZANIE, PRATEETI — UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER
- Study coordinator: KHAZANIE, PRATEETI
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.
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