Information Sources in Pulmonary Hypertension

NCT07207525 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: SGP 27368
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 100
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Pulmonary hypertension is a serious disease that affects patients' health, daily life, and emotional well-being. Many patients and their caregivers actively look for information to better understand the condition and its treatment. However, the quality of information found in different sources, such as the internet, social media, health professionals, and patient groups, can vary. This study will use a short questionnaire to learn where patients and caregivers search for information, what topics they look for, how satisfied they are with what they find, and which sources they trust most. The results will help improve communication strategies, educational materials, and support programs for people living with pulmonary hypertension and their families.

Conditions

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)

Keywords

Pulmonary Hypertension; Patients; Information Needs; Information Sources; Health Information Seeking

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Main Sources of Health Information

  Identification of the primary sources of information used by patients with pulmonary hypertension and their informal caregivers, as reported in the structured questionnaire.

  Up to 12 months after study start

Secondary Outcomes (5)

• Satisfaction With Health Information

  Up to 12 months after study start

• Confidence in Finding Information

  Up to 12 months after study start

• Frequency of Conflicting Information

  Up to 12 months after study start

• Most Frequently Searched Topics

  Up to 12 months after study start

• Trusted Communication Channels

  Up to 12 months after study start

Study Arms (2)

Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension

Adults (≥18 years) with a confirmed diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension, from any clinical group. Participants will complete a structured, self-administered questionnaire about their sources of health information, expectations, satisfaction, and preferred communication channels. No intervention or treatment is provided.

Informal Caregivers of Pulmonary Hypertension Patients

Adults (≥18 years) who provide non-professional care or support to a patient with pulmonary hypertension (family member or close contact). Caregivers will complete the same structured questionnaire, focusing on their experiences, information needs, and trusted sources. No intervention or treatment is provided.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Adults with a confirmed diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension and their informal caregivers (family members or non-professional supporters), recruited from a specialized center in Brazil.

You may qualify if:

• Age ≥ 18 years
• Confirmed diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension (any clinical group) or informal caregiver of a patient with pulmonary hypertension
• Ability to read and understand the questionnaire
• Signed informed consent (ICF/TCLE)

You may not qualify if:

• Inability to understand or complete the questionnaire
• Refusal to participate or not signing the informed consent

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Sao Paulo General Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

Instituto do Coração (InCor), Hospital das Clínicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo

São Paulo, São Paulo, 05403-900, Brazil

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension; Hypertension, Pulmonary

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Lung Diseases; Respiratory Tract Diseases; Hypertension; Vascular Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases

Central Study Contacts

Caio Fernandes, Principal Investigator

CONTACT

+551126615034; caio.cesar@hc.fm.usp.br

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PhD

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 26, 2025
• First Posted: October 6, 2025
• Study Start: November 1, 2025
• Primary Completion (Estimated): December 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): March 1, 2027
• Last Updated: October 6, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-09

Locations

BR (1)