Improving physical activity in young adults with congenital heart disease
Establishing Efficacy for the Congenital Heart Disease Physical Activity Lifestyle Intervention
This study is all about helping young adults aged 15-25 who have lived with congenital heart disease to get more active through fun online sessions that focus on their feelings about exercise and teach them how to set goals and track their progress.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10866506 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on helping young adults who have survived congenital heart disease (CHD) to increase their physical activity levels. It uses a tailored intervention called CHD-PAL, which involves engaging videoconferencing sessions that address personal attitudes and beliefs about exercise. Participants will learn self-monitoring and goal-setting techniques to encourage more active lifestyles. The study aims to assess how effective this intervention is in increasing moderate-to-vigorous physical activity among young adults aged 15-25 with CHD.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young adults aged 15-25 who have moderate to complex forms of congenital heart disease.
Not a fit: Patients who are not within the age range of 15-25 or do not have congenital heart disease may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cardiovascular health and quality of life for young adults with congenital heart disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous feasibility trials have shown that similar interventions can effectively increase physical activity levels in adolescents and young adults with congenital heart disease.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, United States
- Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp — Columbus, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jackson, Jamie L. — Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp
- Study coordinator: Jackson, Jamie L.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.