12-Year study tracks daily life with heart defibrillators

NCT ID NCT06654284

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 400 people who have or are getting an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to see how their quality of life changes over up to 12 years. Participants fill out questionnaires about physical and emotional health, device acceptance, and concerns about activity and sex. No new treatment is given; the goal is simply to learn more about patients' experiences.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help doctors better understand how an ICD affects patients' daily life, emotions, and physical activity over many years.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not test any new therapy, so it cannot directly improve patient health.

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IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR (ICD)

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UZ Leuven

Leuven, Belgium

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