CompletedNot Applicable

The Singing Heart Study

United States60 participantsStarted 2018-02-22

Plain-language summary

This pilot study will help evaluate the effect of singing on heart rate variability and endothelial function (markers of cardiac health). If study results are positive this will support more research on the use of singing in cardiac rehabilitation.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Cardiology clinic patients age ≥ 18, willing and able to sign informed consent * Fasting for at least 3 hours (by time of research appointment) Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects with a permanent pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) implanted * Patients with a history of atrial fibrillation * Parkinson's disease or a tremor * Amputated upper extremity or presence of upper-arm (dialysis) fistula * Fingernail onychomycosis (fungal infections resulting in thickening of the nails) * Pregnancy * Current illicit drug use (marijuana, tobacco, cocaine, amphetamines, etc.) * Current excessive alcohol use (defined as more than 14 drinks/week for women, more than 28 drinks/week for men) * Unstable coronary heart disease (active symptoms of chest discomfort) * Subjects requiring supplemental oxygen use * Non-english speaking subjects

What they're measuring

The change in heart rate variability during singing

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year

The change from baseline vascular endothelial function in subjects who've participated in singing intervention

Timeframe: Change from baseline endothelial function after 10 minutes of singing

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03805529

SponsorMedical College of Wisconsin

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2019-08-20

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