Clinical trial for Acute Coronary Syndrome
Official title Positive Emotions Following Acute Cardiac Events
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05412862
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The focus of this study is to test how well it works of a 12-week, remotely delivered, positive-psychology-motivational interviewing (PP-MI) intervention, with additional twice weekly text messages for a total of 24 weeks (with interactive, algorithm-driven, goal-focused text messages in the final 12 weeks), compared to post-acute coronary syndrome (ACS) treatment as usual, in a trial of 280 post-ACS patients with low baseline physical activity.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 to 95
You may be able to join if
- ACS (myocardial infarction or unstable angina)
- Suboptimal physical activity (score of \< 6 on the Medical Outcomes study Specific Adherence Scale item related to physical activity)
You likely can't join if
- Cognitive deficits (assessed via a 6-item cognitive screening tool)
- Medical conditions likely to lead to death within 6 months.
- Moderate-severe depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9 [PHQ-9] score ≥15)
- Inability to participate in physical activity due to another medical condition (e.g., arthritis)
- Inability to read, write, or speak in English
- Inability to receive text-messages
See the full eligibility criteria
- ACS (myocardial infarction or unstable angina)
- Suboptimal physical activity (score of \< 6 on the Medical Outcomes study Specific Adherence Scale item related to physical activity)
- Cognitive deficits (assessed via a 6-item cognitive screening tool)
- Medical conditions likely to lead to death within 6 months.
- Moderate-severe depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9 [PHQ-9] score ≥15)
- Inability to participate in physical activity due to another medical condition (e.g., arthritis)
- Inability to read, write, or speak in English
- Inability to receive text-messages
- Current participation in another intervention or program that has been designed to promote well-being or physical activity
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 95 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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