Clinical trial for Implantable Defibrillator User
Official title Self-Management Interventions After an ICD Shock
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06037785
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- To see if a brief, web‑based self‑management program added to usual care is doable and can lower anxiety and PTSD symptoms after an ICD shock.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have received an implantable cardioverter‑defibrillator shock within the past month.
- What's involved
- You will receive usual care and either the self‑management program (training to check your heart rate and four self‑paced online lessons) or just usual care. You’ll complete the online lessons, monitor your heart rate, and provide saliva samples and questionnaires.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about 6 months with visits or check‑ins at the start, after 1 month, and after 6 months.
- Time commitment: about 1 month
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- ICD implant for primary or secondary prevention of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA),
- receipt of at least 1 ICD shock, appropriate or inappropriate, one week prior to enrollment;
- able to read, speak and write English;
- access to online resources and telephone for study duration.
You likely can't join if
- current diagnosis of PTSD, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder;
- Short BLESSED score \>6 indicating cognitive dysfunction [73];
- age \<18 years;
- AUDIT-C score ≥4 for alcohol use;
- regular non-medical use of illicit drugs
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Seattle, Washington, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The study runs about 1 month per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Seattle, Washington, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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