Quality of life after ICD implant or battery change
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how people feel and live their daily lives after getting an ICD or having the battery changed. Researchers want to understand your quality of life over time.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are scheduled to get a new implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) or have your current one's battery replaced.
- You are willing and able to sign a consent form to participate.
- You do not have a mental disability that would prevent you from taking part.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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