Clinical Effectiveness of Exercise After an ICD (E-ICD)
University of Washington
Summary
This study will test an exercise intervention (E-ICD) following an implantable cardioverter defibrillator.
Description
The goal of this study is to test the effectiveness and describe implementation of a home based exercise intervention for persons with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). This study is based on the NIH stage model of behavioral interventions (stage III effectiveness) that aligns with the strategic mission of the NHLBI, to optimize clinical and implementation research to improve health and reduce disease (Obj #6). The study intervention is based on the protocol and monitoring components that were developed in prior RCTs and a pilot study conducted by our team. From these studies, w…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
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 a…
Interventions
- BehavioralE-ICD Intervention
Home walking 3 days/week x 12 weeks
Location
- University of WashingtonSeattle, Washington