Physical activity program for teens and young adults with congenital heart disease
Establishing Efficacy for the Congenital Heart Disease Physical Activity Lifestyle Intervention
This program helps teens and young adults with congenital heart disease get more moderate-to-vigorous activity through tailored video coaching and activity tracking.
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-11122224 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would join a 144-person trial for people ages 15–25 with moderate to complex congenital heart disease. The program uses live video sessions that teach goal-setting, self-monitoring, and skills tailored to your heart condition and activity needs. You will wear an accelerometer so the team can measure changes in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and compare results to a control group. The researchers will also look at attitudes, social support, and perceived control to see how the program affects behavior and health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are 15–25-year-olds with moderate or complex congenital heart defects who can join live videoconference sessions and wear an activity monitor.
Not a fit: Children under 15, people older than 25, those with very mild CHD, those already highly active, or anyone medically unable to exercise or to join video sessions may not gain benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants could increase regular physical activity and reduce long-term risk for hypertension and coronary artery disease.
How similar studies have performed: Earlier feasibility trials showed the program is doable and increased moderate-to-vigorous activity in less-active adolescents and young adults with CHD, but a larger trial is needed to confirm effects on activity and health.
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.