Exploring how sleep quality affects self-care in heart failure patients
Effect of Sleep Quality on Self-Care in Patients with Heart Failure: a Longitudinal Analysis
Dokuz Eylul University · NCT06747689
This study looks at how the quality of sleep affects self-care habits in people with heart failure over six months.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 207 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Dokuz Eylul University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Izmir) |
| Trial ID | NCT06747689 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to investigate the relationship between sleep quality and self-care behaviors in patients diagnosed with heart failure. It will longitudinally assess how these factors interact over a six-month period, with data collected at baseline, one month, three months, and six months through telephone follow-ups. The study will include a sample size of at least 207 participants from the Dokuz Eylül University Cardiology Outpatient Clinic, who meet specific inclusion criteria. Statistical analysis will be performed using SPSS to evaluate the data collected.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who have been diagnosed with heart failure and can communicate via phone.
Not a fit: Patients who have been hospitalized recently, have serious comorbidities, or are using medications for insomnia may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance self-care strategies for heart failure patients by improving their sleep quality.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research into the relationship between sleep and self-care in chronic conditions, this specific approach focusing on heart failure is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
The study will include patients who: * Are diagnosed with heart failure according to international guidelines, * Are aged 18 years or older, * Can communicate via phone, and * Are willing to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: The study will exclude patients who: * Have been hospitalized within one month prior to inclusion, * Have experienced major psychological trauma or stress in the last three months, * Have serious comorbidities or malignant cancers, * Have advanced hearing impairment, * Are using prescription drugs for insomnia or psychiatric conditions, * Work night shifts, or * Reside in nursing homes.
Where this trial is running
Izmir
- Dokuz Eylul University Hospital — Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Arzu AKBABA
- Email: arzu.akbaba@deu.edu.tr
- Phone: 05373925654
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Heart Failure, Sleep Quality, Self Care, Cognitive Function