Congenital Heart Disease Physical Activity Lifestyle Study V.2

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age15-25
SponsorJamie Jackson

About this trial

The Congenital Heart Disease Physical Activity Lifestyle Intervention Study (CHD-PALS) V.2 seeks to determine the efficacy of a lifestyle intervention program for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with congenital heart disease (CHD). This trial was adapted from the original CHD-PAL trial to continue improving cardiovascular outcomes for transition-aged CHD survivors.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Between the ages of 15-25 years

Diagnosed with moderate or complex structural CHD

Actively receiving care from a cardiologist at Nationwide Children's Hospital (NCH) or Ohio State University (OSU)

Disqualifiers

Unable to speak and read proficiently in English

Have a diagnosis of a genetic syndrome that impacts multiple organ systems

Have cognitive impairments that would interfere with completing study measures

Have been engaged in a formal exercise program within the past 6 months,

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Physical Activity Monitoring
  • Tailored Exercise Prescription
  • Healthy Lifestyle Education
  • Physical Activity Lifestyle Intervention Informed by the Theory of Planned Behavior

Treatment groups

144 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Jamie Jackson

Lead sponsor

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Sponsor institution

National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)

Collaborator