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NCT Number: NCT07721909

"A Nurse-led Motivational Interviewing Tailored Intervention for Improving Self Care Behaviours and Health Outcomes in Heart Failure Patients in Oman

This is a pilot randomized clinical trial that have employed a motivational interviewing intervention to enhance self-care in heart failure patients.

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Key information

Conditions

Heart Failure Cardiovascular Diseases Heart Diseases

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

sULTAN qABOOS uNIVERSITY

Muscat, 123, Oman

About this study

This is a pilot randomised clinical trial that have employed a motivational interviewing intervention to enhance self-care in heart failure patients. The sample size was 60 patients, 30 participants in each arm. Results from this study will inform the planning for a larger study and on the initiation of a heart failure program to enhance self-care in HF patients. In this study the investigators found that patients were equal in terms of self care at baseline but has improved after the intervention for those who have received the education and follow up. The investigators recommend to initiate heart failure programs in hospitals in Oman to improve health outcomes and reduce the cost of care.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Symptomatic adults who are 18 years and older with a heart failure diagnosis --Participants who are able to self-report their experience
  • English or Arabic speakers

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients who have a record of cognitive impairment (e.g. Alzheimer's), major psychiatric disorders (e.g. Depression), or concurrent terminal illness (e.g. terminal cancers)

Treatment and study plan

Motivational Interviewing

Behavioral

this group will receive motivational interviewing and education in addition to telephonic follow up

Standard Care (Treatment as Usual)

Other

the patients will get standard care and educational materials

Primary outcomes

  1. The Self Care of Heart Failure Index

    Time frame: At enrolment then at six and nine months

    The Self-Care of Heart Failure Index (SCHFI) Version 6.2) is a validated self-report instrument that measures self-care among individuals with heart failure. It consists of 22 items across three subscales: self-care maintenance (10 items), self-care management (6 items), and self-care confidence (6 items). Scores for each subscale are standardised to a 0-100 scale, with higher scores indicating better self-care. A score of ≥70 is considered indicative of adequate self-care

  2. Heart Failure Somatic Perception Scale (HFSPS v.3)

    Time frame: At enrolment and then at six and nine months

    The 18-item Heart Failure Somatic Perception Scale (HFSPS v.3) is a validated self-report instrument that assesses the severity and burden of physical symptoms experienced by individuals with heart failure, such as dyspnea, fatigue, edema, and sleep disturbances. The total score ranges from 0 to 90, with higher scores indicating greater symptom burden and worse symptom perception. Scores are categorised as 0-18 (minimal), 19-36 (mild), 37-54 (moderate), 55-72 (high), and 73-90 (very high) symptom burden.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Sultan Qaboos University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

"A Nurse-led Motivational Interviewing Tailored Intervention for Improving Self Care Behaviors and Health Outcomes in Heart Failure Patients in Oman: A Randomized Control Trial"

Acronym: MITI

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Jul 23, 2026
Registry last updated
Jul 23, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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