Fear of movement may hinder recovery in LVAD patients

NCT ID NCT07394621

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Marmara University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at whether fear of movement (kinesiophobia) affects how well heart failure patients with a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) can move and function. Researchers will measure fear levels and physical capacity before and one month after patients leave the hospital. Participants will also get simple activity recommendations to see if reducing fear helps them recover better.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could show that reducing fear of movement helps heart failure patients with LVADs recover better, pointing toward better rehabilitation programs.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early observational study with only 37 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It measures changes over one month, which is a short time.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

heart failure Kinesiophobia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

KINESIOPHOBIA (FEAR OF MOVEMENT)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Marmara University Faculty of Health Sciences

Istanbul, 34854, Turkey (Türkiye)

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