Status:
COMPLETED
Education and Supportive Partners Improving Self-Care (ENSPIRE)
Lead Sponsor:
Emory University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Conditions:
Heart Failure
Eligibility:
All Genders
21-79 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of the Education and Supportive Partners Improving Self-Care (ENSPIRE) study is to compare the effect of a Family Partnership Intervention (FPI) over patient and family education and usual...
Detailed Description
Heart failure is a condition where the heart's pumping ability is reduced, causing shortness of breath, fatigue, fluid-weight gain, and swelling in the abdomen or legs among other symptoms. HF patient...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Documented diagnosis of heart failure (New York Heart Association \[NYHA\] Class II or III)
- Aged 21-79
- Currently taking angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and diuretic medications
- Recommended to exercise and low sodium diet
- Willing to participate in educational sessions with a family member
- Willing to spend a minimum of 9 hours and a maximum of 15 hours over an 8-month period
- Willing to travel to either Emory University Hospital or Grady Memorial Hospital General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) for study activities
Exclusion
- NYHA Class I or IV heart failure
- Heart attack within the last 6 months
- Kidney failure
- Significant angina/chest pain
- Inability to read and write English
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
170 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00166049
Start Date
April 1 2005
End Date
May 1 2011
Last Update
November 11 2015
Active Locations (4)
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1
Grady Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30303
2
Crawford Long Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30308
3
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30322
4
Atlanta Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center
Decatur, Georgia, United States, 30033