Influence of physical activity on the power consumption of LVADs (left ventricular assist devices)
- Conditions
- Z95.80
- Registration Number
- DRKS00032040
- Lead Sponsor
- Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Fakultät VI - Medizin und Gesundheitswissenschaften , Abteilung Assistenzsysteme und Medizintechnik
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Pending
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 15
Inclusion Criteria
Patients with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD).
Exclusion Criteria
-Limitations of the motor functions, which do not allow the patient to stand for longer periods of time or to ride the ergometer.
-A cortisone treatment
Study & Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method - It will be investigated whether and to what extent physical activity has an influence on LVAD power. For this purpose, LVAD power will be measured at different activity levels. The measurements take place continuously (hourly) over a period of 7 days.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method - It will be investigated whether body posture has an influence on LVAD power. For this purpose, LVAD power will be measured at different body positions. The measurements take place continuously (hourly) over a period of 7 days.<br><br>- It will be investigated whether an ECG can be used to read out <br>LVAD information (especially LVAD power). The measurements take place continuously (hourly) over a period of 7 days.