RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05968521

Cardiac Rehabilitation for Young People

Cardiac Rehabilitation for Young People: A Single-Blind Randomised Acceptability and Feasibility Study of an Integrated Physical and Mental Health Approach

Sponsor

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

Mar 4, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Heart Failure Cardiomyopathies Heart Valve Diseases Congenital Heart Disease Cardiac Arrythmias Cerebrovascular Event

Summary

Heart problems are amongst the most common physical illnesses in children and young people (CYP). They can be present from birth or develop as CYP get older and are linked to increased physical and psychological difficulties overprotection from caregivers and healthcare providers and reduced quality of life. While adults are offered exercise classes and lifestyle advice after a heart problem, CYP with heart problems are not. Improving health behaviours in people with heart problems is vital, improves quality of life and reduces additional illnesses (i.e obesity, diabetes). Approximately 1 in 3 CYP with heart problems have anxiety and/or depression so it is also important to support their mental health. One way to do this is to develop and test the acceptability and feasibility of a trial of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) consisting of exercise with mental health support for CYP. The aim is to develop and test the feasibility and acceptability of a trial of a cardiac rehabilitation programme for CYP.

Eligibility

Min Age: 11 YearsMax Age: 16 Years

Inclusion Criteria9

Fluent in English
Consent to participate
Diagnosed with at least one of the following:
Congenital heart disease (all subtypes)
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiac arrhythmia
Heart failure
Post-cerebrovascular event
Post-heart valve repair/replacement

Exclusion Criteria3

Significant risk or safeguarding concerns (i.e., suicidal ideation)
Head injury/organic impairment
Significant social and/or communication difficulties

Interventions

BEHAVIORALCardiac Rehabilitation (CR): Experimental

CR will consist of six sessions lasting 90 minutes of a structured exercise programme, educational and lifestyle modules, and a psychological component. Sessions include group discussions, experiential learning and homework tasks that participants are asked to complete between sessions. Participants in this treatment arm will also receive routine clinical outpatient management alongside CR.

BEHAVIORALTreatment as usual: Control

Treatment as usual will include routine clinical outpatient management.