Lifestyle Program for Young Adults with Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease Physical Activity Lifestyle Study V.2
- Age
- 15 – 25
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 144 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Jamie Jackson · Other
This trial is looking for young people aged 15-25 with heart defects. Participants will join a program aimed at improving their physical activity and health.
You may be able to join if
- I am between 15 and 25 years old
- I have been diagnosed with moderate or complex heart defects
- I am receiving care from a cardiologist at Nationwide Children's Hospital or Ohio State University
You may not be able to join if
- I cannot speak and read proficiently in English
- I have a genetic syndrome affecting multiple organ systems
- I have cognitive impairments that interfere with study measures
- I have participated in a formal exercise program in the last 6 months
- I had open-heart surgery or valve replacement in the last 3 months
- I am unable to complete an exercise stress test on a treadmill
- I am pregnant
- My cardiologist has prohibited me from engaging in moderate physical activity
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilityThe Congenital Heart Disease Physical Activity Lifestyle Intervention Study (CHD-PALS) V.2 seeks to determine the efficacy of a lifestyle intervention program for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with congenital heart disease (CHD). This trial was adapted from the original CHD-PAL trial to continue improving cardiovascular outcomes for transition-aged CHD survivors.
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