Congenital heart disease Circulatory System Congenital malformations of the circulatory system
Conditions
Interventions
The study protocol is organised into three phases.
Phase I comprises baseline assessments of physical activity, physical examination to rule out contradictions and physiological and psychological test
Sponsors
University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. 12 - 18 years of age 2. Asymptomatic CHD patients, or 3. NYHA class 2, or 4. Palliated or uncorrected CHD
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. If exercise poses a risk to the patient in the form of induction of arrhythmias/chest pain 2. Surgery within last six months or anticipated within the subsequent 1 year 3. Unable to walk for more than 5 minutes 4. Any other illness which exercise is a contraindication 5. Unable to cycle 6. Pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cardiovascular/aerobic fitness as measured by a cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) at baseline and post exercise intervention (6 months) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measured at baseline, 3 months and 6 months. Quality of life questionnaires will be completed by participants at baseline and end of the intervention (6 months): 1. Physical activity measured in counts per minute 2. Blood pressure in millimetres of mercury 3. Exercise duration time measured in minutes and seconds 4. Heart rate measured in beats per minute 5. Rating of perceived exertion measured by RPE scale 6. Qualitative data from semi-structured interviews at 3 months and after 6 months will be analysed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the exercise intervention | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactLynsey Forsythe
Outcome results
None listed