Understanding how resilience affects self-care in heart failure patients

How Much the "Level of Resilience" Influences Self-care in a Group of Subjects Suffering From Heart Failure: Observational, Cross-sectional Study

Observational Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS · NCT06146803

This study looks at how being resilient affects self-care in people with heart failure to see what helps them take better care of themselves.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment300 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 90 Years
SexAll
SponsorFondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS Academic / other
Locations1 site (Rome, RM)
Trial IDNCT06146803 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate the levels of resilience and self-care among patients suffering from congestive heart failure. It will assess how these two factors correlate and identify characteristics that positively influence resilience and self-care. The study will involve consecutive patients from the Cardiology department at the Agostino Gemelli IRCCS University Polyclinic Foundation in Rome. Participants will complete questionnaires to provide insights into their resilience and self-care practices.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 90 who are diagnosed with heart failure and can understand and complete the study questionnaires.

Not a fit: Patients with serious psychiatric disorders or other significant clinical conditions that prevent them from completing the questionnaires may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance self-care strategies for heart failure patients, potentially improving their health outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: While studies on resilience and self-care in chronic conditions exist, this specific focus on heart failure is relatively novel and may provide new insights.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Subjects suffering from heart failure;
* Subject aged between \>18 years and \<90 years;
* Ability to understand the Italian language;
* Clinical conditions that allow the questionnaire to be completed;
* Ability to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Subjects suffering from other forms of diabetes;
* Subjects suffering from serious psychiatric disorders;
* Serious clinical conditions that do not allow the questionnaire to be completed;
* Inability to provide written informed consent.

Where this trial is running

Rome, RM

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Congestive Heart Failure
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.