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High Intensity Interval Training in Youth with Congenital Heart Disease: A Clinical Trial of a Novel Telemedicine Video Game-Linked Exercise Platform

Congenital Heart Disease | Exercise Intervention

Congenital heart disease (CHD), the most common birth defect, is present in nearly 1% of the population. CHD patients are associated with intense resource utilization and premature death in adulthood. The risk of premature death is linked with reduced exercise capacity, physical activity, and health-related quality of life, all findings noted in youth with CHD. We propose a randomized crossover clinical trial of a home-based high intensity interval training (HIIT) program using a video game-linked bicycle (MedBIKE™) for 10 to 18 year olds with repaired moderate-complex CHD.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    Any

  • Eligible Ages:

    10 to 18

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:
Children and adolescents aged 10-18 years with repaired moderate-complex CHD.
Moderate to complex CHD defined as: Non-cyanotic CHD; cyanotic CHD without right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction; cyanotic CHD with right ventricular tract reconstruction; single ventricle physiology (Fontan circulation).
Exclusion Criteria:
Participants will be excluded from this study for any of the following reasons: Non-English speaking (limits the communication during exercise sessions); home environment cannot accommodate the exercise bike system; previous participation in a cardiac rehab or exercise intervention program; cardiologist has put in exercise restriction or advises against participating; previous exercise stress test shows arrhythmias or other clinical concerns; resting oxygen saturation <85%; recent echo shows ventricular dysfunction; history of chest pain on exertion; a non-repaired CHD condition; other medical condition that may limit ability to participate.

Study Location

University of Alberta
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Rae Foshaug

[email protected]
780-407-7499
Study Sponsored By
University of Alberta
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: Pro00115309