Understanding heart failure in Ibadan, Nigeria
The Ibadan Acute and Chronic Heart Failure Project
University College Hospital, Ibadan · NCT05936957
This study looks at how heart failure affects people in Ibadan, Nigeria, by trying to understand the long-term effects, risk factors, and the role of local infections like tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 2000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University College Hospital, Ibadan (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Ibadan, Oyo State) |
| Trial ID | NCT05936957 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the long-term outcomes, risk factors, clinical phenotypes, and genomics of heart failure (HF) in Ibadan, Nigeria. It will explore the impact of endemic infections like tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS on HF, as well as the associated healthcare costs and cultural perceptions of the condition. Data will be collected using standardized case report forms to ensure consistency and reliability in findings. The study addresses significant gaps in knowledge regarding heart failure in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly concerning chronic HF.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study include individuals diagnosed with heart failure in Ibadan, Nigeria.
Not a fit: Patients who do not consent to participate in the study will not benefit from its findings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and management of heart failure in sub-Saharan Africa, ultimately enhancing patient care.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on acute heart failure in the region, this study's focus on chronic heart failure and its unique risk factors is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: All cases of heart failure Exclusion Criteria: No consent to participate
Where this trial is running
Ibadan, Oyo State
- University College Hospital Ibadan — Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Okechukwu S Ogah, PhD — Cardiology Unit, Department of Medicine, University College Hospital Ibadan, Nigeria
- Study coordinator: Okechukwu S Ogah, PhD
- Email: osogah56156@gmail.com
- Phone: +2348067747121
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: Heart Failure, Heart failure, Cardiac Failure