New lifestyle program aims to get heart defect patients moving
NCT ID NCT06003023
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a lifestyle program designed to help teens and young adults (ages 15-25) with congenital heart disease become more physically active. Participants will receive a Fitbit, a personalized exercise plan, and education on healthy living. The goal is to see if the program increases moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and improves attitudes toward exercise.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- lifestyle intervention (physical activity monitoring, tailored exercise prescription, and healthy lifestyle education)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could help teens and young adults with congenital heart disease become more active and improve their long-term heart health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage trial (144 participants) focused on behavior change, so results may not apply to everyone. Participants may not stick with the program long-term.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43205, United States
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