This study, called MOVE-HF, is for people with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), a condition where your heart pumps normally but is stiff. It's testing if using "gamification" (like points and levels) along with social support or competition can help you be more physically active. We want to see if these approaches increase your daily step counts over 3 months after the intervention. To join, you need to be at least 18 years old, have HFpEF with an ejection fraction (how much blood your heart pumps out) of 50% or more, and meet certain other criteria like a history of HFpEF hospitalization or specific blood test results (BNP). The study is currently unclear on its recruitment status.

Study design

This is a randomized study with three groups and plans to include 270 participants. It compares two different behavioral interventions (gamification plus social incentive, or gamification plus competition) to a control group.

What's involved

You would participate in a 2-week period to measure your activity, followed by a 6-month intervention, and then a 3-month follow-up. You will be asked to wear a device daily during the intervention and follow-up periods.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Participants will be followed for 3 months after the 6-month intervention period.

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