Status:
COMPLETED
The Singing Heart Study
Lead Sponsor:
Medical College of Wisconsin
Conditions:
Impact of Singing
Cardiovascular Health
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
This pilot study will help evaluate the effect of singing on heart rate variability and endothelial function (markers of cardiac health). If study results are positive this will support more research ...
Detailed Description
The intent of this protocol is to evaluate the impact of singing on cardiac hemodynamics and endothelial function, a marker of cardiovascular health and future cardiac risk. The study is designed to ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Cardiology clinic patients age ≥ 18, willing and able to sign informed consent
- Fasting for at least 3 hours (by time of research appointment)
Exclusion
- Subjects with a permanent pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) implanted
- Patients with a history of atrial fibrillation
- Parkinson's disease or a tremor
- Amputated upper extremity or presence of upper-arm (dialysis) fistula
- Fingernail onychomycosis (fungal infections resulting in thickening of the nails)
- Pregnancy
- Current illicit drug use (marijuana, tobacco, cocaine, amphetamines, etc.)
- Current excessive alcohol use (defined as more than 14 drinks/week for women, more than 28 drinks/week for men)
- Unstable coronary heart disease (active symptoms of chest discomfort)
- Subjects requiring supplemental oxygen use
- Non-english speaking subjects
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 22 2018
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 17 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03805529
Start Date
February 22 2018
End Date
July 17 2020
Last Update
February 19 2025
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Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53226