๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-05

Sustaining Home Heart Failure Palliative Care in Rural Appalachia (NCT06791850)

Sustaining Home Palliative Care for Patients With Heart Failure (HF) and Their Family Caregivers in Rural Appalachia: A Mixed Methods Randomized Clinical Trial (RCT).

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: West Virginia University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The aim of this mixed methods randomized controlled trial is to test the integrated nurse-led intervention bundle for family home care management of end-stage heart failure and palliative care in rural Appalachia. This intervention bundle is designed to address rural disparities in access to health care, with the help of the faith-based nurses and local volunteer visiting neighbors.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: West Virginia University Hospital โ€” Morgantown, West Virginia

Age range: 45 Years to 80 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • HF-FamPALhomeCARE (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • West Virginia University Hospital โ€” Morgantown, West Virginia

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (304) 293-6729

Email: ubolrat.piamjariyakul@hsc.wvu.edu

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

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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.

๐Ÿ’ก 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.
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