πŸ›οΈ Verified NIH Record β€’ Updated 2026-01-21

Improving Congenital Heart Disease Care (NCT06581484)

Improving Care for Adults With Congenital Heart Disease

🟒 Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 🧠 Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The theory-informed digital health intervention, called as "Empower My Congenital Health (EmpowerMyCH)" aims to activate and engage ACHD patients in building confidence toward navigating the adult healthcare system. This tool is built after incorporating the theories of behavior change, gathering inputs from target patients in all stages of its design and implementation. The key features of the tool include a digital medical passport, updated congenital information, community support, and patient stories and advice. The investigators aim to test the acceptability, feasibility, efficacy, and effectiveness of the intervention.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of California, San Francisco β€” San Francisco, California

Age range: 18 Years

πŸ§ͺ Interventions in This Study

  • Digital patient empowerment intervention (BEHAVIORAL)

πŸ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" β€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria β†—

πŸ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of California, San Francisco β€” San Francisco, California

πŸ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (415) 353-3817

Email: anu.agarwal2@ucsf.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

πŸ’° Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA Β§ 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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πŸ’‘ How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
πŸ›οΈ View Official NIH Record β†—