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Effectiveness of Exercise After an ICD
Recruiting
Clinical Effectiveness of Exercise After an ICD (E-ICD)
Who can join
Ages 18 and older · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
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 an exercise program \> 5 days/week.
About the study
This study will test an exercise intervention (E-ICD) following an implantable cardioverter defibrillator.
What is being tested
- E-ICD Intervention (behavioral)
Sponsor: University of Washington · Participants: 210 · Started: May 1, 2025
Contact the study team
- Cynthia M Dougherty, ARNP, PhD · Phone: 206-221-7927
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT03544489
Locations in the U.S.
| Washington | University of Washington, Seattle |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.