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Exercise Training in Women With Cardiac Devices

Cardiovascular Diseases

Cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) are established treatments for a variety of cardiac arrhythmias. Women with CIED have lower fitness and lower quality of life compared to men with CIED. Moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) is the most prescribed exercise for women. However, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) has been shown to improve fitness, anxiety levels, quality of life, and other health indicators over MICT in men with CIED. There is a need to quantitatively evaluate the feasibility and effects of a virtual HIIT vs. virtual MICT program on the physical, quality of life, and mental health of women with CIED. Furthermore, a qualitative approach is also necessary to understand patients' experiences, barriers, and facilitators of a virtual exercise intervention. This mixed-methods pilot randomized controlled trial will assess the feasibility of a 12-week virtual HIIT and MICT program in women with CIED.

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Conditions de participation

  • Sexe:

    FEMALE

  • Âges admissibles:

    18 and up

Critères de participation

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Women (i.e., female sex assigned at birth) with CIED (≥6 months since implant)
2. Women with CIED in optimal medical therapy and functioning;
3. Patient is able to perform a symptom-limited CPET;
4. Patient is able to read and understand English or French.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patient is currently participating in routine exercise training (\>2x/week);
2. Patient has: documented unstable angina; or established diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, severe mitral or aortic stenosis, or hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy;
3. Patient has an unmanaged psychiatric illness (e.g., active psychosis, suicidal ideation) or cognitive impairment;
4. Patient does not have an internet connection or a device with a camera and speakers;
5. Patient with any device troubleshooting at resting or during exercise;
6. Patient is unable to provide written informed consent;
7. Patient is unwilling or unable to return for follow-up visits at week 12;
8. Patient is unwilling to be randomized to HIIT or MICT; or
9. Pregnancy or patients who become pregnant during the 12-week intervention phase (the effects of interval training on an unborn fetus are unknown).

Lieu de l'étude

University of Ottawa Heart Institute
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada

Contactez l'équipe d'étude

Primary Contact

Jennifer Reed, PhD

[email protected]
6136967392
Backup Contact

Matheus Mistura, MSc

[email protected]
6136967000
Étude parrainée par
Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation
Participants recherchés
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ID de l'étude: NCT05946304