Effectiveness of Exercise After an ICD
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversity of Washington
About this trial
This study will test an exercise intervention (E-ICD) following an implantable cardioverter defibrillator.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
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.
Disqualifiers
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.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- E-ICD Intervention
Treatment groups
210 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov