Clinical Trial

SOCIAL_HF: Improving Social Frailty Through Interactive Learning

Study acronym: SOCIAL_HF
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Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether the WeChat-based program "Social Optimization Chat for Interactive Learning for Heart Failure" (SOCIAL\_HF) can improve social frailty in elderly patients with heart failure. The main questions it aims to answer are: Can a 6-week WeChat online group interactive learning program (SOCIAL\_HF) improve social frailty? Does the intervention enhance self-care abilities, social participation, and perceived social support? Researchers will compare SOCIAL\_HF to usual care (self-study heart failure self-care manual) to assess whether SOCIAL\_HF can improve social functioning. Participants will: Engage in weekly WeChat video meetings for six weeks (Participate in peer sharing and collaborative tasks). Complete daily health task check-ins. Access online self-care resources.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07234565
Lead Sponsor The University of Hong Kong
Conditions Heart Failure
Enrollment 208 participants
Start Date 2025-09-15
Primary Completion 2027-09-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-09-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-11-18