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ACT-HF: Attention, Cognition and Self-Management in Heart Failure - NCT01064765-60637(Clinical Trial 494012)



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City:  Chicago
State:  
IL
Zip Code: 60637
Conditions: Heart Failure
Purpose: This study is designed to determine if a relationship exists between problems with memory, attention, learning, insight and executive function and self management in heart failure.
Study summary: Eligible participants are those 75 years of age or less, with left ventricular ejection fractions of 40% or less, english speaking and no known cognitive deficits. Participants will be administered the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status and the Controlled Oral Word Association test at the study visit. They will also be asked to complete the Self-Care in Heart Failure Index and the Anosognosia Questionnaire for Dementia at their convenience and mail back to investigator. Participants will be contacted in 90 days to determine if they have been hospitalized, and if so, for how many days.
Criteria: Inclusion Criteria: - 75 years of age or less - ejection fraction 40% or less - heart failure 6 months or more - English speaking - no known dementia - no active substance abuse - presence of caregiver/support Exclusion Criteria: - neurologic disorders potentially causing cognitive dysfunction
Study is available at: University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago, IL 60637
United States

Primary Contact:
Catherine M. Murks, RN, MS
Email: cmurks@medicine.bsd.uchicago.edu
Phone: 773-834-1752

Secondary Contact:
Catherine M. Murks, RN, MS
Email: cmurks@medicine.bsd.uchicago.edu
Phone: 773-834-1752
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Date Processed: March 23, 2011
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