Patient Expectations After Implantable-cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation

This study will be a qualitative survey to understand the expectations of defibrillator patients with regards to their device. It is unknown what ICD (implantable-cardioverter defibrillator) patients understand about their device and its purpose, thus we will be talking to them about their device. Also, we will be interested in studying their beliefs on how the ICD impacts their life expectancy and quality of life.

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Key information

Conditions

Defibrillators, Implantable

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

UCSF Arrhythmia and Device Clinic

San Francisco, California, 94143, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

All patients are eligible for inclusion. We hope to acquire a wide range of ages but are not limited to a specific set.

Exclusion criteria

Non-English speakers will be excluded.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Why did you have an ICD implanted?

Time frame: after ICD implantation

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of California, San Francisco

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Patient Expectations After ICD Implantation

Important dates

Study start: 2008
Primary completion: 2009
Study completion: 2009
First posted: Feb 18, 2009
Registry last updated: Mar 21, 2022

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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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