Heart device study asks: how does it really feel to live with a defibrillator?

NCT ID NCT06654284

Summary

This study aims to understand how getting an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) affects a person's quality of life over time. It will follow 400 adults who are scheduled to receive a new ICD or have their device's battery replaced. Researchers will use surveys to track changes in physical health, emotional well-being, and how people adjust to living with the device.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UZ Leuven

    Leuven, Belgium

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