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
Sponsors and collaborators
Jamie Jackson
Lead sponsor
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Sponsor institution
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Collaborator