SEA CHange
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Supported Exercise Programme for Adults with Congenital Heart Disease (SEA CHange).
IRAS ID
204185
Contact name
Shelagh Brown
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Golden Jubilee National Hospital / National Waiting Times Board
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
Congenital heart disease (CHD) describes heart defects present from birth. The majority of affected patients will require lifelong care to not only manage their medical condition, but also to offer support and guidance on living with their specific heart condition. Exercise and physical activity is one such area where patients often require support and advice. Recommendations are in place for health care providers to promote physical activity for this patient population. However, many health care providers find it difficult to know what level of exercise is reasonable or how to escalate current exercise programmes. The benefits of regular exercise are well known and evidence suggests that even a modest increase in physical activity can reduce morbidity, improve psychological wellbeing and protect against cardiovascular disease.
This pilot study will determine the feasibility of introducing a supported exercise programme to clinical practice. We aim to assess if improvements can be made in both physical and psychological well-being for adults with CHD who are living in Scotland. After initial assessment and baseline measurements are obtained, participants will follow a twelve week individualised programme. The physiotherapist will keep in regular contact with the patient throughout and arrange interval and final assessments. We anticipate that the study will also help to establish a programme that will help to improve the way we support adults who were born with a heart condition to participate in physical activity on a long term basis.REC name
West of Scotland REC 4
REC reference
16/WS/0247
Date of REC Opinion
20 Dec 2016
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion