Care Partners and Patients Navigating Year 1 of Dyadic Self-Management post-LVAD

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to conduct a 6-month longitudinal study of 30 patient/care partner dyads who had an LVAD implanted within the last 6 months. We will comprehensively characterize LVAD self-care trajectories. Our team comprises investigators with experience in heart failure, LVAD patients and care partners, self-management, longitudinal data analysis, and HRQoL.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Adults aged ≥18 years who are primary care partners of an adult patient aged ≥19 years with an LVAD implanted 6 or fewer months before enrollment.

Exclusion Criteria:

Participants who do not speak, read and write in English or living outside the United States.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 10/02/2024. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status	Contact
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Samantha Conley, Ph.D., R.N.	Open for enrollment	Contact information: Division of Nursing Research Study Team (507) 422-5523 rstnursingresearch@mayo.edu
Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Stacy Al-Saleh, Ph.D., R.N., C.C.T.C.	Open for enrollment	Contact information: Division of Nursing Research Study Team (507) 422-5523 rstnursingresearch@mayo.edu

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Samantha Conley, Ph.D., R.N.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Division of Nursing Research Study Team

(507) 422-5523

rstnursingresearch@mayo.edu

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Stacy Al-Saleh, Ph.D., R.N., C.C.T.C.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Division of Nursing Research Study Team

(507) 422-5523

rstnursingresearch@mayo.edu

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