Status:

TERMINATED

Positive Emotions After Acute Coronary Events at Northwestern University

Lead Sponsor:

Northwestern University

Conditions:

ACS - Acute Coronary Syndrome

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study is a single-arm, 12-week trial to test the feasibility of a PP-MI intervention for patients recently admitted following ACS. PP-MI is a novel positive psychology-based health behavior inter...

Detailed Description

The initial study visit will occur in-person two weeks after discharge from the hospital. Participants will meet with a member of the study staff (the study "trainer") and complete self-report questio...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Eligible patients must meet at least two of three World Health Organization criteria for an acute MI: typical chest pain, elevated cardiac enzymes, and electrocardiographic changes consistent with MI. For UA, participants must have new-onset angina within 2 months, exacerbation of previous angina with rest or with minimal exercise, or angina within 2 weeks of MI.
  • Suboptimal adherence to health behaviors: eligible patients must meet a total item score of \<15 (suboptimal) based on three Medical Outcomes Study-Specific Adherence Scale (MOS SAS) items OR a total item score of 15 and a physical activity item score of \<5.

Exclusion

  • Cognitive deficits, assessed via a 6-item cognitive screen,33 used to assess appropriate participation of medically ill patients in research studies and defined by a score of \< 4.
  • Medical conditions precluding interviews or likely to lead to death within 6 months, determined in consultation with the primary treatment team and Dr. James Flaherty.
  • Individuals who have undergone coronary artery bypass surgery, or any open heart surgery, in the past 1 year.
  • Inability to perform moderate to vigorous physical activity, as defined by an inability to walk without aid of an assistive device such as a walker or cane, OR inability to walk at a steady pace for at least 5 minutes without stopping.
  • Inability to communicate in English.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 24 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 13 2020

Estimated Enrollment :

1 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04062383

Start Date

February 24 2020

End Date

March 13 2020

Last Update

December 1 2022

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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611