Barriers to Use of Remote Monitoring in Patients With Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a teaching intervention can help increase the use of remote monitors in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators.

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Key information

Conditions

Cardiac Patients Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Yale Electrophysiology

New Haven, Connecticut, 06511, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Received a Medtronic implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) at Yale Electrophysiology, between January 2007 and June 2012
ICD is compatible with Carelink, Medtronic's remote monitoring system

Exclusion criteria

Less than 18 years of age
From a vulnerable population
Incompetent/suffers from dementia
Non-English speaking

Treatment and study plan

Teaching intervention

Behavioral

Patients will be taught how to install and use a remote monitor

Primary outcomes

Number of remote Transmissions of data using remote monitor made by patient

Time frame: 6 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Yale University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2012
Primary completion: 2014
Study completion: 2014
First posted: Feb 11, 2015
Registry last updated: Jan 17, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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