Status:

COMPLETED

Feasibility Study of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease-Coping and Resilience (ACHD-CARE) Trial

Lead Sponsor:

University Health Network, Toronto

Conditions:

Heart Defects, Congenital

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The psychosocial development of adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) can be challenged by many issues including family overprotection, impaired peer relationships, delayed progression into indep...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Documented congenital heart disease (CHD), as confirmed by echocardiogram, cardiac catheterization, or previous surgery
  • Age greater than or equal to 18 years
  • English-language proficiency sufficient to read and complete the consent form and questionnaires and participate in an English-language group
  • No planned surgery during patient's participation in the study
  • Clinically-elevated score (i.e \>=8) on the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale depression (HADS-D) or anxiety (HADS-A) subscale

Exclusion

  • Current psychotherapy or pharmacotherapy
  • Significant cognitive impairment, psychosis, or personality disorder as documented in medical chart
  • Report of suicidal intent during screening

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2013

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2015

Estimated Enrollment :

42 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01881893

Start Date

June 1 2013

End Date

December 1 2015

Last Update

December 24 2015

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Toronto Congenital Cardiac Clinic for Adults, Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, Toronto General Hospital

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 2N2