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		<title>MARITIME-CV</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:10:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Exercise After an ICD</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tina Taylor]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:12:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The purpose of this study is to understand how to help people with an ICD start or increase an exercise program. We also want to know if a home-based walking program will: increase the number of steps per day, boost confidence in being physically active,...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>STRIPES: Study of Research Interests, Priorities, and Experiences</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tina Taylor]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:23:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our research team would like to learn more about the needs and priorities of individuals and families affected by genetic conditions. The information we learn may help us understand what research topics are most valuable to families and most likely to be helpful in the...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Hospice Brain Map Study</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tina Taylor]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:43:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Help solve the mysteries of the brain. Help us discover future treatments for brain injury and disease. We still do not fully understand how the human brain works. Much of how our brains function and how the parts are organized remains a mystery. Brains are...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>After ICD Shock</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tina Taylor]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 21:18:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The purpose of this study is to determine if a 4 week self-management intervention after a person receives an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) shock, will prevent the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Participant Eligibility Must have: 1) ICD implant 2) received at least 1...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Treatment for Worry and Anxiety in Those with an Acute Cardiac Event</title>
		<link>https://www.iths.org/participate/treatment-for-worry-and-anxiety-in-those-with-an-acute-cardiac-event/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tina Taylor]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2022 16:22:08 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Cardiovascular]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health & Behavior]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[acute cardiac event; app; smartphone; online; anxiety; heart]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[This study is completely online and via smartphone and will last 6 weeks. All participants will receive a digital (app-based) treatment for anxiety and worry and will be asked to use the app for 6-weeks. The study will also involve completing 3 phone calls with...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Golden Age Activity Survey</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tina Taylor]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 18:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This research study is a collaboration between the University of Wyoming and the University of Washington. We are asking you to complete this survey because you are over the age of 65 years. The purpose of this survey is to better understand various health behaviors...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Living with a Heart Condition</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tina Taylor]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2020 15:45:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Heart disease can occur at any age. Someone can be born with a congenital heart condition that is apparent at birth, requiring treatment from an early age. Other individuals can have heart issues develop slowly over time, or suddenly have a heart attack. Because living...]]></description>
		
		
		
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