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Long-term Effects of Family WISH Program for Adolescents With Congenital Heart Disease
Sponsor: Chi-Wen Chen
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn the long-term effects of "Family Walking Instruction with Support by Heart" (Family WISH) on frailty state, quality of life and family functioning among adolescents with congenital heart disease (CHD). Researchers will compare the 12-week Family WISH program, based on self-efficacy theory, to a comparison group receiving a family walking health education sheet to evaluate the long-term effectiveness of the Family WISH program. Participants will: * Walk with family members for 20-30 minutes daily, at least 5 times per week, totaling 150 minutes per week. * Keep a diary to record the frequency of their walks and any symptoms experienced. * Complete questionnaires at baseline, and at 6, 12, and 24 weeks.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
12 Years - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
104
Start Date
2026-06-01
Completion Date
2027-07-31
Last Updated
2026-01-12
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Family Walking Instruction with Support by Heart (Family WISH) program
Researchers will compare the 12-week Family WISH program, based on self-efficacy theory, to a comparison group receiving a family walking health education sheet to evaluate the long-term effectiveness of the Family WISH program.
Comparison group
a family walking health education sheet received
Locations (1)
College of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Taipei, Taiwan