Palliative and End-of-Life ExpeRiences with ICDs Study

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to characterize the clinical course of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) patients using interviews, EHR review, and remote monitoring to develop a rich dataset containing many outcomes of interest.  

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria: 

  • Patient with ICD (including CRT devices) for > 5 years.
  • Age ≥ 65 years.
  • Englishspeaking (instruments only available/validated in English).
  • Sufficient cognitive ability to provide consent (i.e., answer simple questions about participation, study purpose, and procedures).
  • Participation in remote monitoring (the standard of care; necessary for comprehensive data collection).
  • Has an informally or formally designated proxy (i.e., family member) who agrees to participate in study interviews if the patient becomes incapacitated (e.g., cannot participate due to mental of physical disability) or dies.

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • < 65 years of age. 

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 10/31/2022. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Peter Noseworthy, M.D., M.B.A.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

CVRU Heart Rhythm Services Research Team

(507) 255-0774

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Publications

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CLS-20546554

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