To determine the feasibility of tailored exergaming for persons with a LVAD (acceptability, the demand, the implementation, practicality, adaption, expansion, and perform limited-efficacy testing).
ID
Source
Brief title
Condition
- Heart failures
Synonym
Research involving
Sponsors and support
Intervention
- Life style intervention
N.a.
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
<p>We will test acceptability, the demand, the implementation, practicality, adaption, expansion, and limited-efficacy testing.</p><p> </p>
Secondary outcome
<p>NA</p>
Background summary
Regular physical activity provides important health benefits for persons with a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD). The use of exergames (games to improve physical activity) is promising to decrease sedentary time and increase physical activity. Such a gaming activity should be attractive, tailored to preferences and to capacity.
Study objective
To determine the feasibility of tailored exergaming for persons with a LVAD (acceptability, the demand, the implementation, practicality, adaption, expansion, and perform limited-efficacy testing).
Study design
A feasibility study.
Intervention
An exergame called Heart Farming. Participants will receive the exergame with feedback on daily goals and an adapted exergaming advice. Participants will also be able to play with a person in their own network or to play virtually with others.
Study burden and risks
Study participants will be recruited from the UMCUtrecht. For the duration of 3 months, they will have access to an exergame (Heart Farming) and have short contacts with a game coach. At baseline and after 3 months, they will be asked to fill out a questionnaire and perform a 6-minute walk test at home. After 3 months, interviews are performed. In addition, all participants will be asked to wear an activity monitor.
T Jaarsma
Heidelberglaan 100
Utrecht 3584 CX
Netherlands
046736569337
t.jaarsma@umcutrecht.nl
T Jaarsma
Heidelberglaan 100
Utrecht 3584 CX
Netherlands
046736569337
t.jaarsma@umcutrecht.nl
Trial sites in the Netherlands
Listed location countries
Age
Inclusion criteria
- Currently having an LVAD (independent of indication)
- Older than 18 years
- Being able to perform a six-minute walk test
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Wanting to use a smartphone for the study (if participants do not have a smartphone, they can borrow it from the study team for the duration of the study).
Exclusion criteria
- Unable to use an exergame due to visual, hearing, cognitive impairment assessed by a member of the local study team.
- Not being able to perform the 6-minute walk test.
- Not being able or willing to wear an activity monitor.
- Lack of willingness to play an exergame.
- Co-morbidity that hinders benefitting for this form of exercise (severe cognitive dysfunction, or a life expectancy shorter than 6 months).
Design
Recruitment
Medical products/devices used
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Plan description
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| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| Research portal | NL-009665 |