Congenital Heart Disease Physical Activity Lifestyle Study V.2

Summary

The Congenital Heart Disease Physical Activity Lifestyle Intervention Study (CHD-PALS) V.2 seeks to determine the efficacy of a lifestyle intervention program for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with congenital heart disease (CHD). This trial was adapted from the original CHD-PAL trial to continue improving cardiovascular outcomes for transition-aged CHD survivors.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Between the ages of 15-25 years
* Diagnosed with moderate or complex structural CHD
* Actively receiving care from a cardiologist at Nationwide Children's Hospital (NCH) or Ohio State University (OSU)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unable to speak and read proficiently in English
* Have a diagnosis of a genetic syndrome that impacts multiple organ systems
* Have cognitive impairments that would interfere with completing study measures
* Have been engaged in a formal exercise program within the past 6 months,
* Have participated in the intervention arm of the previous CHD-PAL Study
* Have undergone open-heart surgery or had a valve replacement in the last 3 months
* Are unable to complete an exercise stress test using a treadmill
* Are pregnant
* Are prohibited to engage in at least moderate levels of physical activity by their cardiologist
* Engage in \>30 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per day, on average per accelerometer
* Have contraindications for exercise based on an exercise stress test (e.g., exercise-induced arrhythmias or evidence of cardiac ischemia)

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