Effectiveness of Exercise After an ICD

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · May 21, 2018

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of a specific exercise program for people who have had an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) placed in their heart. An ICD is a device that helps prevent sudden cardiac arrest by delivering shocks to the heart if it detects dangerous rhythms. The goal of the study is to see if participating in this exercise program can improve the health and well-being of ICD users.

To be eligible for the trial, participants need to be at least 18 years old and have received an ICD for either preventing a heart problem or because they already experienced one. They should be able to walk on their own for a short time each day, understand and communicate in English, and have a phone to stay in touch for six months. However, individuals with certain serious health issues, recent heart problems, or who are pregnant cannot participate. If you join the study, you can expect to engage in a guided exercise program while contributing to important research that could help others in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • ICD implantation for primary or secondary prevention of sudden cardiac arrest, -ability to read, speak and write English,-
• • access to a reliable phone for 6 months after study entry,
• • able to ambulate without assist devices for at least 5-10 minutes/day
• • greater than 18 years of age.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • current diagnosis of serious mental disorder,
• • regular non-medical use of illicit drugs (opiates, cocaine, amphetamines, etc.), -unstable angina, myocardial infarction, ICD shock or heart surgery within previous 3 months
• • pregnancy
• • concurrent participation in an exercise program \> 5 days/week.