Virtual visits to optimize research trial offerings to heart failure patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clinical trials are crucial for development of new treatments that impact outcomes. Assessments used in heart failure trials include the 6-minute hallway walk test (6MWT) and timed up and go test (TUG).

Objectives

We hypothesized that 6MWT and TUG performed virtually would be feasible and comparable to in-person functionality testing for heart failure patients.

Methods

This pilot study explored the use of virtual visits to collect functional information on patients living with heart failure. Patients were enrolled in an outpatient setting. Informed consent was obtained. Baseline testing consisted of patient-reported New York Hospital Association class, quality-of-life surveys (EQ-5D-5L, Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire [KCCQ], Frailty Index for Elde

SUBMITTER: Moennich LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8890103 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature