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Seasonal Physical Activity in Patients With Heart Failure With Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices

Turkey (Türkiye)24 participantsStarted 2026-01-21

Plain-language summary

The aim of this observational study is to determine the effect of seasonal changes on physical activity levels in heart failure patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices. Patients with heart failure who have a cardiac implantable electronic device will be evaluated throughout the year.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Over 18 years of age, * Have a diagnosis of heart failure due to ischemic or non-ischemic cardiomyopathy, * Have a cardiac implantable electrical devices, * Be in New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class I-II-III. Exclusion Criteria: * Being a New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class IV resident * Not living within a 50-mile radius of a weather reporting station, * Having documented conditions that limit ambulation, including wheelchair use, serious orthopedic problems, stroke and other neurological disorders, or amputation, * Using a left ventricular assist device, * Having a history of more than five hospitalizations for any reason, * Having recently undergone major cardiovascular or orthopedic surgical procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic aneurysm repair, joint replacement, amputation, or spinal surgery, * Having a cognitive impairment that impairs cooperation with questionnaires or tests.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Participant's objective physical activity level

Timeframe: Every three months for one year (Patients will be evaluated in all four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter)

Participant's subjective physical activity level

Timeframe: Every three months for one year (Patients will be evaluated in all four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07420088

SponsorErol Olcok Corum Training and Research Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2027-01-21

Contact for this trial

Gamze Nur Ahiskali, PT, MSc.

+905514128687 gmzahiskali@gmail.com

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Heart Failure trials

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Participant's objective physical activity level

Timeframe: Every three months for one year (Patients will be evaluated in all four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter)

Participant's subjective physical activity level

Timeframe: Every three months for one year (Patients will be evaluated in all four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter)