Fun Video Games to Help Heart Kids Exercise More
Part of Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether playing exercise-based video games can help children and teens with congenital heart disease (a heart condition they were born with) become more physically active and improve their heart health. The games are designed to make exercise fun and are done at home with family support.
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Who can take part
- Be between 8 and 18 years old with congenital heart disease and have had heart surgery or a catheter procedure
- Be at least 3 months past your most recent heart surgery or procedure, feeling stable, with no new procedures planned soon
- Have your cardiologist say it's safe for you to do regular physical activity
- Not be exercising enough or have lower exercise ability than expected for your age
- Be able to understand instructions, follow directions, and use gaming equipment with basic help
- Have internet access, gaming equipment at home, and at least one parent or caregiver who can help you participate
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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