NIH Clinical Research Studies

Protocol Number: 01-CC-0237

Active Accrual, Protocols Recruiting New Patients

Title:
Toward a Theory of Technology Dependency and Health Related Quality of Life (HRQL): A Test of a Model in Patients with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Number:
01-CC-0237
Summary:
This study will explore how people with an implanted cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) feel that dependence on this life-saving technology affects their health-related quality of life. ICD therapy is an important treatment option for patients with serious recurrent abnormal heart rhythms. Overall survival is significantly improved in high risk patients who receive this therapy. This study will explore patients' perceptions of the impact of this device on their health status and well being, and their physical, psychological and social functioning.

Patients 18 years of age or older who have an implanted cardioverter defibrillator may be eligible for this study.

Participants will fill out a questionnaire booklet containing 170 questions about how they feel about their health, including their concerns and stresses, feelings about dependency on life-saving technology, and illness perception. There are also questions on demography, such as age, marital status, employment, etc. The booklet may take up to 30 minutes to complete.

Information obtained from this study may lead to a better understanding of how people feel about their health after receiving an ICD and help patients and families adapt to living with the device.

Sponsoring Institute:
Warren G. Magnuson Clinical Center (CC)
Recruitment Detail
Type: Active Accrual Of New Subjects
Gender: Male & Female
Referral Letter Required: No
Population Exclusion(s): None

Eligibility Criteria:
INCLUSION CRITERIA:

Male or female adults (18 years of age or older).

Implantable cardioverter defibrillator.

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

Unable to read written English.

Special Instructions: Currently Not Provided
Keywords:
Attitudes Towards Technology
Cardiovascular Disease
Illness Representation
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Symptom Distress
Recruitment Keywords:
Cardiovascular Disease
Heart Disease
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
ICD
Conditions:
Arrhythmia
Investigational Drug(s):
None
Investigational Device(s):
None

Contacts:
Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office
Building 61
10 Cloister Court
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-4754
Toll Free: 1-800-411-1222
TTY: 301-594-9774 (local),1-866-411-1010 (toll free)
Fax: 301-480-9793

Electronic Mail:prpl@mail.cc.nih.gov

Citations:
Canadian implantable defibrillator study (CIDS) : a randomized trial of the implantable cardioverter defibrillator against amiodarone

Implantable cardioverter defibrillator compared with antiarrhythmic drug treatment in cardiac arrest survivors (the Cardiac Arrest Study Hamburg)

Psychometric considerations in evaluating health-related quality of life measures

Active Accrual, Protocols Recruiting New Patients

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