Balance and Executive Function in Middle-age and Older Patients With Heart Failure in Post-Acute Care Program

NCT06463496 | Active Not Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: KSVGH24-CT6-08
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This trial is a single-center clinical trial in Taiwan with an expected enrollment of 60 people in Taiwan. The purpose of this trial is to compare the performance of middle-aged and elderly patients with subacute heart failure with that of a healthy control group in terms of balance function and executive function, as well as to investigate whether there is a correlation between balance function and executive function in middle-aged and elderly patients with heart failure and to track the changes in balance and executive function one month and three months after discharge from the hospital. Please think carefully before deciding whether to participate in this trial.

Conditions

Heart Failure

Keywords

Heart Failure; Balance Function; Executive Function

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Berg Balance Scale

  The balance function will be evaluated using the Berg Balance Scale. Berg Balance Scale have 14 subtests, each of which is scored on a scale of 0 to 4, for a total score of 56, with higher scores indicating better balance.

  T0 : Baseline ； T1: one month after discharge； T2: three months discharge

• Timed Up and Go Test

  The balance function will be evaluated using the Timed Up and Go Test. Timed Up and Go Test use a chronograph to measure the total time spent (in seconds), with less time representing better ability.

  T0 : Baseline ； T1: one month after discharge； T2: three months discharge

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Color Trails Test

  T0 : Baseline ； T1: one month after discharge； T2: three months discharge

• The Stroop Color and Word Test

  T0 : Baseline ； T1: one month after discharge； T2: three months discharge

• Digit Span Test

  T0 : Baseline ； T1: one month after discharge； T2: three months discharge

Study Arms (2)

Heart failure group

Patients with heart failure in post-acute care program

Healthy control group

The age- and gender-matched healthy control group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 45 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

1\. Middle-aged and older patients with heart failure in in Post-Acute Care Program

You may qualify if:

• Diagnosed with heart failure and receiving post-acute care program for heart failure
• Left ventricular ejection fraction≦40%
• Age ≥ 45
• No cognitive impairment
• Ambulate independently or with the use of aids
• Clinical symptoms are stable
• Voluntary participation

You may not qualify if:

• Use of medications that cause dizziness or interfere with balance
• Have other diagnoses that may affect balance, such as stroke, Parkinson's disease
• Color blindness, severe hearing or visual impairment that prevents reading questions and listening to instructions

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Chang Chia-Jung: lead
• Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital.: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Heart Failure

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Heart Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Occupational therqapy

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 11, 2024
• First Posted: June 17, 2024
• Study Start: June 17, 2024
• Primary Completion: February 28, 2026
• Study Completion: February 28, 2026
• Last Updated: January 14, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Locations

TW (1)