Improving early palliative care for patients with advanced heart failure
Optimizing an Early Palliative Care Intervention for Advanced HF Patients
This study is looking to improve support for people with advanced heart failure, especially those from underserved communities, by training friendly helpers who can coach and guide them to enhance their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11090339 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing early palliative care interventions for individuals suffering from advanced heart failure, particularly those from underserved communities. The approach involves training lay navigators who will provide coaching and support to patients, aiming to improve their quality of life. The study will utilize a method called the Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST) to refine and test the effectiveness of these interventions through randomized controlled trials. By addressing the specific needs of these patients, the research seeks to fill significant gaps in palliative care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who are living with advanced heart failure, particularly those from underserved populations.
Not a fit: Patients with early-stage heart failure or those not interested in palliative care interventions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved quality of life and better management of symptoms for patients with advanced heart failure.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in optimizing palliative care interventions for chronic illnesses, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Birmingham, United States
- University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wells, Rachel D — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Wells, Rachel D
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 below.