๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-15

Pharmacist-Assisted Titration of Rx to Implement Optimal Medical Therapy for Heart Failure (NCT07714239)

Pharmacist-Assisted Titration of Rx to Implement Optimal Medical Therapy for Heart Failure (PATRIOT-HF) (QUE 25-018)

๐ŸŸก Not Yet Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

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

Many Veterans who are hospitalized with heart failure do not receive all the recommended heart medications at the right doses before they leave the hospital or in the weeks following discharge. This study tests whether a team of clinical pharmacists and cardiologists, working virtually, can improve heart failure medication prescribing for Veterans at VA medical centers. The pharmacist and cardiologist team reviews patient records and provides recommendations to the treating doctors and primary care providers caring for Veterans with heart failure. The goal is to increase use of guideline-recommended medications, which have been shown to improve survival, reduce hospitalizations, and improve quality of life.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO โ€” Aurora, Colorado

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Pharmacist/Cardiologist Virtual Team Digital Consultation (BEHAVIORAL)

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

Instant Checklist

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

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

  • Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO โ€” Aurora, Colorado

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (720) 857-6889

Email: paul.hess@va.gov

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.

Explore by condition: All Heart Failure clinical trials

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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