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Age: 18Years +
All Genders
ID07420088

The Effect of Seasonal Variation on Physical Activity in Patients With Heart Failure With Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices

Led by Erol Olcok Corum Training and Research Hospital · Updated on 2026-05-08

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Participants Needed

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Research Sites

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Total Duration

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AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating how seasonal changes affect physical activity levels in patients with heart failure who have cardiac implantable electronic devices. This observational study aims to understand variations in activity across different seasons in this specific group of patients. The study involves monitoring physical activity objectively and subjectively every three months throughout one year, covering all four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Participants will not receive experimental treatments but will be followed to assess their activity levels and related factors. Participants will be evaluated quarterly for one year to measure their physical activity levels, functional capacity, and motivation for physical activity. These assessments will help researchers understand how seasonal differences impact patients with heart failure and implanted cardiac devices over time.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

Seasonal Physical Activity in Patients With Heart Failure With Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Over 18 years of age
  • Have a diagnosis of heart failure due to ischemic or non-ischemic cardiomyopathy
  • Have a cardiac implantable electrical device
  • Be in New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class I, II, or III
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Being a New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class IV resident
  • Not living within a 50-mile radius of a weather reporting station
  • Having documented conditions that limit ambulation, including wheelchair use, serious orthopedic problems, stroke and other neurological disorders, or amputation
  • Using a left ventricular assist device
  • Having a history of more than five hospitalizations for any reason
  • Having recently undergone major cardiovascular or orthopedic surgical procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic aneurysm repair, joint replacement, amputation, or spinal surgery
  • Having a cognitive impairment that impairs cooperation with questionnaires or tests

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Your Study Journey

Screening

Duration - 2 to 4 weeks

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.

1 visit (in-person)

Long-term Monitoring

Duration - 1 year

Participants are observed for seasonal variations in physical activity using their cardiac implantable electronic devices.

Visits every three months for assessments in all four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter

Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

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Hitit University Erol Olcok Training and Research Hospital

Çorum, Turkey (Türkiye)

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Research Team

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Gamze Nur Ahiskali, PT, MSc.

How is the study designed?

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Masking

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Allocation

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Primary Purpose

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Number of Arms

1

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Published Research Related To This Trial

Dynamic factor analysis of seasonal variation in daily physical activity in individuals with heart failure and implanted cardiac devices.

Michael J Shoemaker, Andrew Kampfschulte, Sarah Rustmann...

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34225086