Heart Failure Site-Based Research in the United States: Results of the Heart Failure Society of America Research Network Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study sought to determine clinician and scientist involvement in heart failure (HF) clinical research and to describe the challenges of conducting clinical trials in the United States.

Background

Improvements in the current capability, potential, and deficiencies of the HF clinical research infrastructure in the United States are needed in order to enhance efficiency and impact.

Methods

The Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) distributed an electronic survey regarding HF clinical trial activity for the purpose of understanding the barriers that exist to conducting high-quality HF clinical research.

Results

Overall, 1,794 HFSA members were queried, and 434 members (24%) completed surveys, whereas a total of 7,589 individuals with interest in

SUBMITTER: Psotka MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7437361 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature