Understanding how patient engagement and cognition affect self-management for heart pump patients
Official title: Patient activation, cognition, and self-management for LVADs
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-10810079 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how being involved in your own care and how well you think can help people with heart pumps (LVADs) manage their health better, so they can feel better and spend less on healthcare.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $485,826 |
| NIH project number | 1R21NR020646-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10810079 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients who have received or are candidates for left-ventricular assist devices and are experiencing cognitive challenges.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have cognitive impairments or who are not candidates for LVADs may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how patient activation and cognitive function influence self-management for individuals with left-ventricular assist devices (LVADs). LVADs are complex devices that require patients to manage alarms, batteries, anticoagulation, and potential complications, alongside their heart failure care. The study aims to analyze the relationships between patient engagement, cognitive abilities, and self-management practices, which could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs for these patients. By focusing on these factors, the research seeks to identify treatment opportunities that enhance patient care and support.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better self-management strategies for LVAD patients, improving their quality of life and health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific focus on patient activation in LVAD patients is relatively novel, there is existing research indicating that enhancing patient engagement can improve health outcomes in chronic disease management.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia University Health Sciences
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pavol, Marykathryn a — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Pavol, Marykathryn a
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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.