Digital Health Tool for Congenital Heart Disease
(EmpowerMyCH Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byAnushree Agarwal, MBBS, MAS

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The theory-informed digital health intervention, called as "Empower My Congenital Health (EmpowerMyCH)" aims to activate and engage ACHD patients in building confidence toward navigating the adult healthcare system. This tool is built after incorporating the theories of behavior change, gathering inputs from target patients in all stages of its design and implementation. The key features of the tool include a digital medical passport, updated congenital information, community support, and patient stories and advice. The investigators aim to test the acceptability, feasibility, efficacy, and effectiveness of the intervention.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) who are interested in using a digital tool to help manage their condition. The tool aims to empower patients by providing resources and community support.

Inclusion Criteria

I was born with a heart condition.

I can understand and sign the consent form.

I am 18 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

I am unable to give consent by myself.

Developmentally delayed

Participant Groups

The 'Empower My Congenital Health' digital intervention is being tested for its ability to help CHD patients navigate the healthcare system, increase confidence, and improve health behaviors through features like a medical passport and patient stories.

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

This is a digital (web and mobile-based) multicomponent patient engagement behavioral intervention. The intervention components include digital medical passport, health-specific updated information, credible resources, connections with the community, peer- and expert support and guidance, among others