Improving care for heart failure patients
Official title: Evaluation and Management of Heart Failure Patients
Run by Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center · NCT03142659 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to improve care for adults with severe heart failure by tracking their treatment and health over time to help them feel better and stay out of the hospital.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 120 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 5000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Tel Aviv) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 1, 2017 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2030 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2031 |
| Registry record updated | February 2, 2022 |
| Trial ID | NCT03142659 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who are being evaluated for heart failure at the designated clinic.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not provide informed consent or are not evaluated in the Heart Failure unit will not benefit from this study.
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 aims to enhance the understanding and management of heart failure (HF) patients by establishing a registry of individuals evaluated at the Heart Failure unit or clinic. The study focuses on patients aged 18 and older who are experiencing severe HF symptoms, specifically those classified as New York Heart Association Function III-IV. Through regular evaluations by healthcare professionals, including nurses and cardiologists, the study seeks to monitor treatment responses and improve patient quality of life while reducing hospitalization rates. Blood tests and necessary intravenous treatments will be administered as part of the patient care process.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved quality of life and reduced hospitalizations for heart failure patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in managing heart failure through structured follow-up and registry approaches, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this study.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ≥18 years old 2. Patient evaluated in the Heart Failure unit or clinic in our facility. 3. Approved consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1\. Patients who haven't signed the informed consent in the prospective group.
Where it's running
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Tel Aviv Medical Center
Tel Aviv, Israel Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Michal Laufer Perl, MD — Tel Aviv Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Michal Laufer Perl, MD
- Email: michalpela@gmail.com
- Phone: 972527360430
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.