Digital aid for ICD decisions
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study is developing a digital tool to help people 70 and older with heart failure decide whether an ICD (a device that prevents dangerous heart rhythms) is right for them. Participants will help test and improve this tool.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Aged 70 years or older
- Diagnosed with heart failure
- A left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of less than 35%—meaning your heart's pumping strength is significantly reduced
- Not currently having an ICD (a type of implanted heart device), though pacemakers are okay
- Can give consent in English, Mandarin, or Spanish
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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