ACT-HF: Attention, Cognition and Self-Management in Heart Failure

This study is designed to determine if a relationship exists between problems with memory, attention, learning, insight and executive function and self management in heart failure.

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Key information

Conditions

Heart Failure Cardiovascular Diseases Cognition Disorders Cognitive Dysfunction Heart Diseases Mental Disorders Neurocognitive Disorders

Age range

18 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Chicago Medical Center

Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States

About this study

Eligible participants are those 75 years of age or less, with left ventricular ejection fractions of 40% or less, english speaking and no known cognitive deficits. Participants will be administered the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status and the Controlled Oral Word Association test at the study visit. They will also be asked to complete the Self-Care in Heart Failure Index and the Anosognosia Questionnaire for Dementia at their convenience and mail back to investigator. Participants will be contacted in 90 days to determine if they have been hospitalized, and if so, for how many days.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

75 years of age or less
ejection fraction 40% or less
heart failure 6 months or more
English speaking
no known dementia
no active substance abuse
presence of caregiver/support

Exclusion criteria

neurologic disorders potentially causing cognitive dysfunction

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Self-management of heart failure as measured by the Self-Care in Heart Failure Index

Time frame: at time of enrollment

Secondary outcomes

Duration of hospitalization(s)

Time frame: 90 days after enrollment

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Chicago

Other

Collaborators

Sigma-Tau Research, Inc.

Registry information

Acronym: ACT-HF

Important dates

Study start: 2008
Primary completion: 2011
Study completion: 2011
First posted: Feb 8, 2010
Registry last updated: Sep 5, 2013

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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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