Comparing daily living activities and quality of life in patients with different types of pacemakers
Comparison of Upper Extremity Function, Physical Activity Levels and Peripheral Muscle Strength, Fear of Movement, Balance, Activities of Daily Living and Quality of Life in Patients With Pacemakers According to Pacemaker Type
This study looks at how different types of pacemakers affect daily activities and quality of life for people who have had a pacemaker for at least three months.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Erol Olcok Corum Training and Research Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Çorum, Center) |
| Trial ID | NCT06775691 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the impact of different types of pacemakers on patients' upper extremity function, physical activity levels, peripheral muscle strength, balance, fear of movement, and overall quality of life. It will involve patients who have had a pacemaker implanted for at least three months without complications. The study will assess how these devices affect daily living activities and various physical and psychological factors. By comparing outcomes based on pacemaker type, the research seeks to identify differences in patient experiences and improvements post-implantation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients who have had a pacemaker implanted for at least three months and are in NYHA class I-II-III without coordination problems.
Not a fit: Patients with prior shoulder pathologies, recent cerebrovascular events, or decompensated heart failure may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights that enhance patient care and device selection for improved quality of life in pacemaker recipients.
How similar studies have performed: While there is existing research on pacemaker benefits, this specific comparative approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * At least 3 months have passed since pacemaker implantation and there are no complications in the last pacemaker control, * Being in NYHA class I-II-III, * Patients with no coordination problems, * Volunteering to participate in the research Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with a history of shoulder pathologies prior to pacemaker implantation that may restrict movement of the upper limb (conditions such as severe pain around the shoulder, edema or shoulder dislocation that may restrict upper limb movement), * Patients with a history of shoulder surgery (limitation in range of motion), * Patients who have had a cerebrovascular event resulting in mastectomy or arm involvement on the affected side, * Patients with decompensated heart failure, * Patients with a history of ICD inappropriate shock, * Those with acute myocardial infarction, * Patients with malignancy on active treatment, patients with collagen tissue disease receiving systemic steroids, * Chronic kidney disease patients on dialysis with unstable volume load
Where this trial is running
Çorum, Center
- Hitit University Corum Erol Olçok Training and Research Hospital — Çorum, Center, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Gamze N AHISKALI, Master's degree
- Email: gmzahiskali@gmail.com
- Phone: +0905514128687
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.