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SOCIAL_HF: Improving Social Frailty Through Interactive Learning
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong
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.
Official title: The Effects of "Social Optimization Chat for Interactive Learning for Heart Failure" (SOCIAL_HF) on Improving Social Frailty: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
60 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
208
Start Date
2025-09-15
Completion Date
2027-09-30
Last Updated
2025-11-18
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
SOCIAL_HF
Participants will engage in a 6-week, WeChat-based group learning program called SOCIAL\_HF, focused on heart failure self-care. This program comprises two key components: structured real-time interactive learning and ongoing synchronous support. Real-time interactive learning will be conducted through WeChat video group meetings weekly, featuring peer sharing, problem-solving collaborative tasks, health goal setting, progress sharing, and the establishment of group contracts. Daily synchronous chat interactions will revolve around completing group contract tasks, weekly quizzes, and daily sharing. Additionally, participants will have access to an online self-care resource hub on the WeChat platform for reference and use.
Self-study heart failure self-care manual
The control group will establish a WeChat connection with PI and receive standard care, which includes a health education manual. However, they will not participate in group learning or discussions. They can consult with research assistants via WeChat for any questions they may have, but the researchers will only provide explanations related to the health education manual and will not offer additional educational resources or group interactions.
Locations (3)
Fudan University Affiliated Huadong Hospital
Shanghai, China
Shanghai Baoshan District Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital
Shanghai, China
Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Affiliated Songjiang Hospital
Shanghai, China