Cognitive Problems in Veterans With Heart Failure
Cognitive Impairment as a Risk for the Admission-Readmission Cycle Seen in Veterans With Heart Failure: Closing the Adherence Gap
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observational
300
1 country
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Brief Summary
We assessed the prevalence of cognitive/memory problems in veteran patients with heart failure, and evaluated its relationship to medication compliance.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P75+ for all trials
Started Feb 2010
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
January 12, 2010
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
January 14, 2010
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
February 1, 2010
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
April 1, 2011
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
April 1, 2011
CompletedResults Posted
Study results publicly available
November 24, 2014
CompletedApril 28, 2015
August 1, 2014
1.2 years
January 12, 2010
October 6, 2014
April 6, 2015
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
SLUMS Scores
SLUMS (Saint Louis University Mental Status) exam is a validated screening test for cognitive impairment (CI) consisting of 30-point interview scale. SLUMS is considered positive for mild CI if the score is \<27 in a person with a high school diploma or \<25 in a person who did not complete high school. SLUMS screening is considered positive for severe impairment consistent with dementia if the score is \<21 for persons with a high school diploma and \<20 for persons who did not complete high school.
baseline collection
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Medication Adherence
30 days
Study Arms (1)
Heart Failure
veteran population with documented heart failure
Eligibility Criteria
veteran patients enrolled in outpatient heart failure clinic
You may qualify if:
- Patients with established diagnosis of clinical heart failure
- English-speaking
- Able to provide informed consent
- Able to participate in cognitive function testing
- Age over 18
You may not qualify if:
- Life expectancy \< 6 months
- Documented dementia requiring a caregiver
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
VA Loma Linda Healthcare System, Loma Linda, CA
Loma Linda, California, 92357, United States
Related Publications (1)
Hawkins LA, Kilian S, Firek A, Kashner TM, Firek CJ, Silvet H. Cognitive impairment and medication adherence in outpatients with heart failure. Heart Lung. 2012 Nov-Dec;41(6):572-82. doi: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2012.06.001. Epub 2012 Jul 10.
PMID: 22784869RESULT
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Results Point of Contact
- Title
- Dr Helme Silvet
- Organization
- VA Loma Linda Healthcare System
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Helme Silvet, MD
VA Loma Linda Healthcare System, Loma Linda, CA
Publication Agreements
- PI is Sponsor Employee
- Yes
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- FED
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
January 12, 2010
First Posted
January 14, 2010
Study Start
February 1, 2010
Primary Completion
April 1, 2011
Study Completion
April 1, 2011
Last Updated
April 28, 2015
Results First Posted
November 24, 2014
Record last verified: 2014-08