Arm function in heart failure with ICD or CRT devices
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how well people with heart failure and certain heart devices (ICD or CRT) can use their arms and hands. It aims to understand if these devices affect upper body function.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with heart failure
- Your ejection fraction is 40% or less (a measure of how well your heart pumps)
- You have a heart device, such as an ICD or CRT
- You have been stable (no major changes) for at least the last month, and any other health problems (like high blood pressure or diabetes) are under control
- You do not have a neurological, orthopedic, or psychiatric condition that might affect your arm or shoulder, or prevent you from understanding the tests
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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