Evaluation of the Validity and Reliability of the '6 Minute Pegboard and Ring Test' Unsupported Arm Function Exercise Test in Patients Using Pacemakers

Launched by EROL OLCOK CORUM TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL · Jan 14, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking to see how well the "6 Minute Pegboard and Ring Test" works for measuring arm function in patients who have had a pacemaker implanted. While pacemakers can improve heart health and quality of life, some people may experience issues with their shoulder or arm movement afterward. The researchers want to find an accurate and reliable way to assess how well these patients can use their arms, which has not been properly done before.

To participate in this study, you need to be between 18 and 65 years old and have had a pacemaker for at least three months without any complications. You should also be in a stable condition, meaning your heart symptoms are not severe. However, if you have had shoulder problems before getting your pacemaker or have certain medical conditions, you may not be eligible. Participants will take part in the arm function test and help the researchers learn more about how to better assess arm capabilities in people with pacemakers. Your involvement could contribute to improving care for future patients.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients between the ages of 18-65 who have a pacemaker,
• • At least 3 months have passed since pacemaker implantation and there are no complications in the last pacemaker control,
• • Being in NYHA class I-II-III,
• • Patients with no coordination problems,
• • Patients who volunteered to participate in the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients with a history of shoulder pathologies prior to pacemaker implantation that may restrict movement of the upper limb (conditions such as severe pain around the shoulder, edema or shoulder dislocation that may restrict upper limb movement),
• • Patients with a history of shoulder surgery (limitation in range of motion),
• • Patients who have had a cerebrovascular event resulting in mastectomy or arm involvement on the affected side,
• • Patients with decompensated heart failure,
• • Patients with a history of ICD inappropriate shock,
• • Those with acute myocardial infarction,
• • Patients with malignancy on active treatment, collagen tissue disease receiving systemic steroids,
• • Chronic kidney disease patients on dialysis with unstable volume load.