Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
NCT03544489

Effectiveness of Exercise After an ICD

Led by University of Washington · Updated on 2026-04-23

210

Participants Needed

1

Research Sites

217 weeks

Total Duration

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AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

This study will test an exercise intervention (E-ICD) following an implantable cardioverter defibrillator.

CONDITIONS

Official Title

Effectiveness of Exercise After an ICD

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • 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 walk without assistive devices for at least 5 to 10 minutes per day
  • Age greater than 18 years
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Current diagnosis of serious mental disorder
  • Regular non-medical use of illicit drugs such as opiates, cocaine, or amphetamines
  • Unstable angina, myocardial infarction, ICD shock, or heart surgery within the previous 3 months
  • Pregnancy
  • Current participation in an exercise program more than 5 days per week

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Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

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University of Washington

Seattle, Washington, United States, 98195

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Research Team

C

Cynthia M Dougherty, ARNP, PhD

CONTACT

How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

DOUBLE

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Model

PARALLEL

Primary Purpose

TREATMENT

Number of Arms

2

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