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Age: 18Years +
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Effect of Mindfulness-based eHealth Cardiac Rehabilitation on Psychological Wellbeing and Risk Factor Management of Patients With Coronary Heart Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Led by Tung Wah College · Updated on 2025-08-07
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What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate the effects of an online cardiac rehabilitation program that includes mindfulness techniques for people with coronary heart disease (CHD). Many people with CHD experience high stress levels, which can increase the risk of further heart problems. Traditional cardiac rehabilitation often lacks sufficient stress management and mental health support, so this study explores a new online approach to better support patients' psychological wellbeing and lifestyle changes. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups in a single-blinded trial lasting 12 weeks. Those in the intervention group will have a face-to-face meeting to set goals and learn to use a cardiac rehabilitation website and activity monitors. They will be encouraged to use the website weekly to learn about healthy lifestyle habits such as brisk walking, healthy eating, mindfulness audio sessions, and smoking cessation. Nurses will provide biweekly phone support for the first six weeks. The control group will receive usual care without these additional supports. Participants will complete questionnaires and wear activity monitors to assess stress, anxiety, depression, physical activity, sleep, and quality of life at the start, mid-point (6 weeks), and end (12 weeks) of the study. Interviews lasting about 30 to 40 minutes will also be conducted. The researchers will measure perceived stress levels as the primary outcome and evaluate other health and psychological factors. The study is led by experts in cardiovascular health and rehabilitation, ensuring thorough support and reporting throughout the trial.
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Brief Title
Effect of eHealth Cardiac Rehabilitation Incorporating Mindfulness for Patients With Coronary Heart Disease
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosed with coronary heart disease within the past 6 months
- Underwent conservative treatment such as percutaneous coronary intervention or medication
- Currently on a stable medication regimen and discharged to home
- Aged 18 years or older
- Reported stress symptoms scoring from 3 to 5 on a single-item stress scale
- Able to use a computer or smartphone to access the Internet at home
- Can read and speak Chinese
You will not qualify if you...
- Diagnosed with acute psychotic disease
- Have a life-limiting condition
- Have prescribed contradictions to physical activity
- Have hearing, visual, or ambulatory disorders
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person or remote) for eligibility assessment
Run-in Period
Duration - Up to 1 week
Participants complete baseline assessments including questionnaires and activity monitoring to establish initial health and stress levels.
1 baseline assessment visit taking about 40 minutes plus a 30 to 40-minute interview
Treatment
Duration - 12 weeks
Participants in the intervention group attend a face-to-face session to set goals and learn to use the cardiac rehabilitation website and activity monitors. They then engage in weekly online activities promoting healthy lifestyle changes including physical activity, diet, mindfulness, and smoking cessation. A nurse calls participants every two weeks during the first six weeks to provide support. Control group participants receive usual care.
1 face-to-face meeting for goal setting and training, plus biweekly phone calls for 6 weeks; weekly online engagement
Follow-up
Duration - 12 weeks
Participants complete follow-up assessments at 6 and 12 weeks to evaluate psychological wellbeing and health behaviors, including stress, anxiety, depression, physical activity, sleep, and quality of life.
2 assessment visits at 6 and 12 weeks, each about 40 minutes with an interview
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Tung Wah College
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Research Team
J
Jingjing Su, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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