In this study, we will test the feasibility of N-of-1 trials for deprescribing beta-blockers in patients with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction. To achieve this objective we will conduct 16 4-period N-of-1 trials (on vs. off) and subsequently interview participants to better understand feasibility and pragmatism. The N-of-1 trials will be iteratively refined in real-time based on this feedback.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
9
The intervention is a two-arm crossover withdrawal/ reversal design (On \[A\] vs Off \[B\]) with up to 4 periods, each period lasting up to 6 weeks. During the On period (A), subjects will be on their beta blocker. During the Off period (B), their beta blockers will be down-titrated and subsequently discontinued. Subjects will be randomized into either ABAB or BABA sequences.
Weill Cornell Medicine
New York, New York, United States
Features of a Feasible and Pragmatic Protocol for Deprescribing N-of-1 Trials in Patients With Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction, as Measured by Qualitative Interview
Qualitative interviews were conducted to assess the feasibility and acceptability of deprescribing N-of-1 trials and participant experiences. Directed content analysis methods were used to develop relevant categories and themes from interview transcript data. Transcripts were coded and analyzed by two team members, consulting additional members to establish consensus where needed. Inter-rater reliability between coders was established.
Time frame: Baseline
Features of a Feasible and Pragmatic Protocol for Deprescribing N-of-1 Trials in Patients With Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction, as Measured by Qualitative Interview
Qualitative interviews were conducted to assess the feasibility and acceptability of deprescribing N-of-1 trials and participant experiences. Directed content analysis methods were used to develop relevant categories and themes from interview transcript data. Transcripts were coded and analyzed by two team members, consulting additional members to establish consensus where needed. Inter-rater reliability between coders was established. The outcome measure data is the cumulative count of subjects who identified categories and themes from interview transcript data collected during the span of the outcome measure time frame, up to 6 times over 36 weeks.
Time frame: The maximum amount of time a subject could have been assessed for this outcome measure is 6 times across 36 weeks. This outcome was measured at each end of period visit (weeks 6, 12, 18, 24, 30) and at the end of intervention (weeks 12, 18, 24, 30, or 36)
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