Examining lifestyle behaviors in women newly diagnosed with heart failure

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on understanding the lifestyle behaviors of women who have recently been diagnosed with heart failure. It aims to evaluate their physical activity levels, sedentary behavior, sleep patterns, and quality of life, while also identifying barriers and facilitators to these behaviors. The study will utilize the Actigraph GT3X+BT device for monitoring physical activity and may include optional semi-structured interviews for deeper insights. By addressing the unique experiences of women in this demographic, the study seeks to fill a gap in heart failure research that has historically underrepresented female patients.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult women with a new diagnosis of heart failure after referral to the RVI Heart Failure Diagnostic Clinic;
* Able to walk and perform activities of daily living independently;
* New York Heart Association functional class II-IV;
* Willingness to undertake physical activity monitoring;
* Willingness to participate in a semi-structured interview (this is optional and the participant will be able to participate in the study if they choose not to take part in the interview);
* Ability to read, write and converse in English without the support of an interpreter;
* Able to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Male;
* Already diagnosed with heart failure;
* Presented with severe symptoms requiring urgent assessment and stabilisation (e.g. breathless at rest, hypotension, confusion);
* Major co-morbidity or other alternative diagnoses of no obvious acute and self-limiting cause (e.g. malignancy, severe respiratory disease, mental health problem);
* Severe physical disability preventing them to function independently;
* Clinically unstable with recent changes in medication;
* Unable to provide informed consent.

Where it's running

• Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Sarah Charman, PhD
• Email: sarah.charman@newcastle.ac.uk
• Phone: 01912086935

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.