Telemedicine for managing heart failure in Brazil

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

The Brazilian Heart Insufficiency with Telemedicine (BRAHIT) initiative aims to improve care for heart failure patients in Rio de Janeiro by implementing a telemedicine model that connects primary care with hospital cardiologists. This approach seeks to address the challenges of healthcare access and resource scarcity in Brazil, particularly for frail elderly patients. By utilizing teleconsultation and mobile device data, the study will evaluate the effectiveness of this model in managing heart failure according to established international guidelines. The project will run in parallel with a similar initiative in Denmark, allowing for comparative insights into telemedicine's impact on patient care.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Discharge from Hospital with one of the following ICD-10 diagnoses: (DI-11.0,-13.0, 42.0, 42.6, 42.9, 50.0, 50.1, 50.9) and follow-up from INC Hospital

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients not willing to participate

Where it's running

• Rio de Janeiro's Health Secretariat - Primary Care Practices
  Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Recruiting
• Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia Laranjeiras
  Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Helena DOMINGUEZ, MD,PhD
• Email: maria.helena.dominguez.vall-lamora.02@regionh.dk
• Phone: +4522989343

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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.