A Mobile Health Intervention Using mindfulHeart to Reduce Stress in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying the effects of the mHealth intervention called 'mindfulHeart' on reducing stress in people with ischemic heart disease (IHD). Stress is common in IHD patients and is linked to worse heart health and quality of life. Despite its importance, stress management is not routinely applied in heart care. This trial aims to test how well 'mindfulHeart' works and whether it is a cost-effective way to lower stress in these patients. The intervention 'mindfulHeart' is an interactive, self-guided mobile health program designed to help patients manage stress. It includes automated feedback through visual displays of changes in patient-reported outcomes. Participants use their own internet-enabled smartphones to engage with the program, which is accessible anytime and aims to offer an easy-to-use, scalable option for stress management. Participants will be involved in the study by using the 'mindfulHeart' program and reporting their stress levels and other health outcomes. Researchers will measure overall stress reduction three months after starting the intervention. The study also monitors patients' health-related quality of life and collects data on the cost-effectiveness of this digital approach. The trial includes assessments through questionnaires and continuous tracking of patient-reported outcomes during the study period.

MHealth Intervention to Reduce Perceived Stress in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease