Congestive Heart Failure Weight Study

Early morning weights to monitor CHF patient's fluid status is common practice but there is a lack of evidence that this is the best practice. The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a difference in net weight gain or loss for hospitalized patients with CHF who are weighed in the evening instead of early morning.

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Key information

Conditions

Congestive Heart Failure Cardiovascular Diseases Heart Diseases Heart Failure

Age range

18 year–85 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Central DuPage Hospital

Winfield, Illinois, 60190, United States

About this study

This is a quasi-experimental pilot study with prospective cohort design. Study subjects will be weighed in the early morning and then again in the evening for a minimum of three days. Analysis will be accomplished on data by analysis within-subjects data utilizing the paired t test. Other data to be collected includes dates of hospitalization, demographics, dose and timing of medications, lab results and documentation of comorbid conditions.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

18-85 years old
Admitted to hospital with a primary diagnosis of heart failure or fluid overload
Ambulatory with a medical order to be out of bed
Able to stand on a scale
Have no problems with balance

Exclusion criteria

Patients with a primary diagnosis other than heart failure or fluid overload
Patients diagnosed with renal failure
Non-English speaking
Unable to follow directions or consent due to cognitive impairment
Medical order for bed rest
Involved in another study

Treatment and study plan

Weigh subjects on a scale in the standing position

Procedure

Subjects will stand on a scale in the mornings, and the evenings for 3 days while hospitalized.

Primary outcomes

The Measurement of the Difference Between Early Morning and Evening Weights for CHF Patients

Time frame: Mean differences in the morning (5am) weights compared for three consecutive days. Day 1, Day 2, Day 3. Mean difference in the morning (5am) and evening (8pm) weights for three consecutive days. Day 1, Day 2, Day 3.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Central DuPage Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Time of Day and Accurate Weights for Patients With Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Important dates

Study start: 2009
Primary completion: 2010
Study completion: 2011
First posted: Aug 19, 2010
Registry last updated: Jul 25, 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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