U.S., March 25 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07490470) titled 'Nurse-Led mHealth for Vulnerable-Phase Heart Failure' on March 18.
Brief Summary: Heart failure is a serious condition where the heart cannot pump blood as well as it should. After being discharged from the hospital, patients with heart failure are at high risk for readmission, especially in the first three months. This period is called the "vulnerable phase." Standard care often involves follow-up visits, but patients may struggle to manage their health at home.
This study tested a new approach to care. The program is led by a nurse and uses a mobile health (mHealth) application on a smartphone. The app helps patients manage thei...