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Supporting Health in Veterans With Heart Failure

This study will test the effectiveness of a culturally-sensitive, telephone-based, tailored problem-solving intervention to improve physical and mental health in Veterans with heart failure (HF). Veterans will be recruited from VA clinics throughout the United States. As a component of this study, Veterans will partner with a registered nurse for a 12-week telehealth program that includes 8 telephone sessions. Follow-up data will be collected at 3-months (post intervention) and 6-, 12-, and 18-months to examine…

ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT05839067

PhaseNA

Enrollment100

SponsorFlorida State University

Age18 Years and older

SexALL

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Conditions studied

Heart Failure

About this study

Interventions

Behavioral: Care-HF — Participants will be trained to use a 5-step problem-solving process based on the Theory of Social Problem-Solving (TSPS) to manage HF-related problems over 12-weeks. The core belief of TSPS is effective problem-solving requires a positive problem orientation (i.e., viewing problems as a challenge versus a threat) and elicits rational problem-solving versus avoidance or impulsivity/carelessness. Problem-solving follows from a positive problem orientation and involves accurate problem identification, generation of appropriate potential solutions, active decision-making, and solution implementation and evaluation. The goal of this intervention is to move participants toward a positive problem orientation and use of rational problem-solving strategies that support greater physical and mental health.

Primary outcomes

Heart Failure Self-care (baseline)
Heart Failure Self-care (3-months)
Heart Failure Self-care (6-months)
Heart Failure Self-care (12-months)
Heart Failure Self-care (18-months)
Heart Failure Symptoms (baseline)
Heart Failure Symptoms (3-months)
Heart Failure Symptoms (6-months)

Eligibility information

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years of age or older * US Veteran * Diagnosed with heart failure (reduced or preserved ejection fraction) * Able to read, speak, and understand English * Reliable telephone access Exclusion Criteria: • History of cognitive dysfunction

Study locations

VA Clinic - Gainesville, Gainesville, Florida 32608 United States
VA Clinic - Togus, Togus, Maine 04330 United States
VA Clinic - Durham, Durham, North Carolina 27705 United States
VA Clinic - Providence, Providence, Rhode Island 02908 United States

Before you participate: Varda Clinical is an independent discovery tool, not the study sponsor or a medical provider. Eligibility can only be determined by the official study team. Discuss potential risks and benefits with a qualified healthcare professional.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-10-08.