Plain-English translation of NCT07084142 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is creating a digital tool designed to help patients with advanced heart failure make better decisions about implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs)—devices that can prevent sudden cardiac death but come with important tradeoffs. Researchers want to test whether this digital tool, which shows patients their personal risk information alongside the benefits and downsides of the device, helps them make decisions that truly match their values and preferences. Your feedback through surveys, interviews, and focus groups will help shape this tool before it's tested in a larger trial.
Many older patients with heart failure face a difficult choice about whether to receive an ICD. While these devices can save lives by preventing sudden heart rhythm problems, they also carry risks and may not be right for everyone. This study exists because patients need better tools to understand their own situation and make decisions that fit their personal goals and concerns.
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As a participant, you would share your thoughts about what matters most to you when making healthcare decisions—through surveys, one-on-one interviews, or group discussions. Your input helps researchers understand what information patients really need to make good choices about the heart device. Participation is entirely voluntary, and your feedback will directly shape the digital tool that future patients will use when considering this important medical decision.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 28, 2026 · Not medical advice
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