Evaluating the Turkish Quality of Life Scale for Pacemaker Patients
Assessment of Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Quality of Life and Related Events Assessment Scale for Pacemaker Patients
This study is testing a Turkish questionnaire to see how having a pacemaker affects the quality of life for patients.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 120 (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 | NCT06775223 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study assesses the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Quality of Life and Related Events Assessment Scale specifically for patients with pacemakers. It aims to understand how these cardiac devices impact patients' quality of life, considering both the benefits of increased survival and potential complications. The observational approach will involve collecting patient-reported outcomes to gauge their experiences and challenges post-implantation. By focusing on various factors affecting quality of life, the study seeks to provide insights into the overall well-being of these patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients who have a pacemaker implant without complications and are in NYHA functional classes I to III.
Not a fit: Patients with significant cognitive impairments, psychiatric illnesses, or disabilities affecting communication may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved assessment tools that enhance the quality of life for pacemaker patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of this study may be novel in the Turkish context, similar assessments of quality of life in pacemaker patients have been conducted successfully in other regions.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Having a pacemaker implant and not having any complications at the last pacemaker check-up, * Being in NYHA I-II-III-IV class, * Patients with no cooperation problems, * Volunteering to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * • Patients with insufficient dementia or cognitive impairment due to multiple comorbidities (e.g., recent cerebrovascular accident and/or significant hypotension), * Patients with a history of psychiatric illness, * Patients with speech, hearing or intellectual disabilities.
Where this trial is running
Çorum, Center
- Hitit University Corum Erol Olçok Training and Research Hospital — Çorum, Center, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: GAMZE NUR AHISKALI, MsC
- Email: gmzahiskali@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 551 412 86 87
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.