Tailoring post-discharge care for heart patients
Tailoring Post Discharge (TPD) - Bridging the Gap Through Education and Community Support
NA · St. Boniface Hospital · NCT05692921
This study is testing whether personalized support and education after leaving the hospital can help heart patients manage their care better, by comparing two different follow-up methods.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | St. Boniface Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Winnipeg, Manitoba) |
| Trial ID | NCT05692921 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to enhance the post-discharge care of patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) by understanding their educational needs and preferences for support. It employs a two-phase approach: first, gathering insights from patients about their care experiences and needs, and second, implementing a randomized trial comparing two interventions—Remote Home Monitoring (RHM) and Rapid Response Nursing (RRN). The goal is to improve patient self-management and outcomes after hospital discharge through tailored education and community support.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adult patients who have presented with ACS and are considered low risk for early discharge.
Not a fit: Patients who are high risk for early discharge or live outside of Winnipeg may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve the self-management and recovery outcomes for patients discharged after an acute coronary event.
How similar studies have performed: While there is some existing literature on the educational needs of ACS patients, this study's specific approach to tailoring post-discharge care is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * All adult patients who presented with ACS to St. Boniface Hospital * Considered low risk based on cardiac risk, comorbidities, community and patient resources Exclusion Criteria: * Age less than 18 years. * Unable or unwilling to provide consent * Considered high risk for early discharge * Lives outside of Winnipeg (for Phase 2 of the study, we will only be focusing on patients that live within Winnipeg) * No internet or mobile data access
Where this trial is running
Winnipeg, Manitoba
- St. Boniface Hospital — Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Shuangbo Liu, MD
- Email: sliu@sbgh.mb.ca
- Phone: 2042581266
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: Acute Coronary Syndrome, Myocardial Infarction, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Education, Community Support, Remote Home Monitoring, Rapid Response Nurses, Low-risk assessment