Status:

COMPLETED

A Pilot Study: Changing Multiple Behaviors in Post-Angioplasty Patients

Lead Sponsor:

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Conditions:

Angioplasty Patients

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

We are interested in achieving an empirical test of the two intervention approaches under study. Specifically, we seek to determine the potential differential impact of positive affect induction and s...

Detailed Description

We seek to determine the potential differential impact of positive affect induction and self affirmation following the qualitative study phase. 1. Positive affect induction: We will tests two types o...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • All patients undergoing coronary artery catheterization who are found to have at least single vessel stenosis and who have had revascularization with angioplasty or coronary artery stenting will be eligible for enrollment. Patients must be able to provide informed consent within the one week after the procedure.

Exclusion

  • Patients who are unable to walk several blocks regardless of the reason will be excluded from all the trials (e.g., arthritis, stroke, claudication).
  • Enrollment in other trials designed to modify post-procedure behaviors.
  • Patients who refuse to participate will be excluded.
  • If at any time prior to enrollment in the study, the patient's cardiologist determines that the patient should not participate in this study, the patient will not be enrolled in the trial.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2004

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

June 1 2004

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00248950

Start Date

February 1 2004

End Date

June 1 2004

Last Update

April 3 2008

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The New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Medical Center

New York, New York, United States, 10021