RecruitingHeart ArrestImplantable Defibrillator UserPhysical Activity
Effectiveness of Exercise After an ICD
Eligible age
18+ yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
This study will test an exercise intervention (E-ICD) following an implantable cardioverter defibrillator.
Sponsor: University of Washington
You may qualify if…
- ✓ 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.
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ 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.
Where it's recruiting
Washington
Seattle
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT03544489 · last updated 2026-04-23