Home-based cardiac rehabilitation for heart failure patients and their caregivers

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 project aims to improve access to cardiac rehabilitation (CR) for individuals living with heart failure (HF) and their caregivers by implementing a home-based program called DK: REACH-HF. The program is adapted from a successful UK initiative that has shown improvements in quality of life and cost-effectiveness. By addressing barriers associated with traditional center-based CR, such as travel and group exercise discomfort, this study seeks to enhance participation rates among HF patients in Denmark. The intervention will involve self-care support tailored to the needs of patients and caregivers.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged \> 18 years
* Confirmed diagnosis of Heart Failure (HF) with reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF) (Ejection Fraction (EF) \<45%)
* No worsening of HF symptoms within past 2 weeks resulting in hospitalization (to ensure stable patients)
* Are deemed suitable for participating in Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) by the outpatient HF clinic

Exclusion Criteria:

* Have undertaken CR within the past 12 months
* Are unwilling/unable to travel to a rehabilitation center in the municipality or at the hospital
* Are unable to understand the study information and/or corporate on giving informed consent

Where it's running

• Herlev and Gentofte HUniversity Hospital
  Herlev, copenhagen, Denmark Recruiting
• Herlev and Gentofte University Hospital
  Herlev, Herlev, Denmark Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Signe Stelling Stelling Risom, senior researcher
• Email: signe.stelling.risom@regionh.dk
• Phone: +4538686431

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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.