REACH HF - Main trial
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Rehabilitation Enablement in Chronic Heart Failure (REACH HF). A multicentre parallel group randomised controlled trial with parallel economic and process evaluation to assess the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the REACH HF manual for patients and caregivers.
IRAS ID
163379
Contact name
Rod Taylor
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 3 months, 30 days
Research summary
The overarching aim of REACH HF is to develop and evaluate a nurse facilitated, home-based heart failure (HF) Manual to enhance the quality of life and self-management of people with heart failure (and their caregivers).
This trial will assess how effective the HF Manual is as a self-help manual for patients with systolic heart failure as well as usual care, compared to usual care alone. This study will also enable the research team to see whether the HF Manual is good value for money and to ensure the manual is delivered consistently.
REC name
North West - Preston Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
14/NW/1351
Date of REC Opinion
6 Nov 2014
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion