Reducing 30- and 90-day heart failure readmissions at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
Extensive Post-discharge Counselling and Phone-based Follow-up Intervention to Reduce Heart Failure Readmission- A Pilot Randomized Control Trial
We will test whether extra counseling at discharge plus regular phone follow-up can help lower 30- and 90-day readmissions for adults with moderate to severe heart failure.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kumasi, Ashanti Region) |
| Trial ID | NCT07100561 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is a single-center pilot randomized controlled trial at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, Ghana. Adults (≥18 years) with diagnosed heart failure, NYHA class II–IV, and access to a mobile phone will be randomized to receive extensive post-discharge counseling with scheduled phone-based follow-up or to receive usual care. The trial's primary outcomes are 30-day and 90-day hospital readmission rates, with secondary measures likely including adherence, symptom control, and feasibility metrics. Findings will provide preliminary effect estimates to inform larger trials and implementation in the region.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 18 or older with diagnosed heart failure (NYHA class II–IV) who can give informed consent and have access to a mobile phone are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients with NYHA class I, those without access to a mobile phone, or those unable to participate in follow-up are unlikely to receive benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could reduce short-term readmissions, improve symptom management after discharge, and lower healthcare costs by identifying and addressing problems early.
How similar studies have performed: Prior transitional-care and telephone follow-up programs have reduced readmissions in some settings, but results are variable and evidence from Ghana is limited.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * · Adults Aged 18 years and above * Diagnosed with heart failure * NYHA Class II-IV * Informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * · NHYA class I * Patients who do not have access to a mobile phone
Where this trial is running
Kumasi, Ashanti Region
- Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital — Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Solomon Gyabaah
- Email: solomongyabaah53@gmail.com
- Phone: +233265763129
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.