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Online Personalized and Patient-preferred Comprehensive Intervention for Patients With Heart Disease and Depression or Anxiety (MY-CHOICE)
Led by University of Southern Denmark · Updated on 2026-05-06
30
Participants Needed
3
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Southern Denmark
Lead Sponsor
A
Aarhus University Hospital Skejby
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the feasibility of a personalized online psychological program called MY-CHOICE for adults with ischemic heart disease who also experience anxiety or depression. This study aims to understand how acceptable the intervention is for patients, explore reasons for drop-out, and examine changes in anxiety and depression scores from before to after the treatment. The study is conducted in cardiac rehabilitation settings and focuses on patient satisfaction, adherence, and recruitment procedures. The MY-CHOICE intervention includes 6 to 12 weeks of personalized online modules addressing psychological challenges like depression and anxiety, combined with therapist support through messages and optional video or phone calls. Patients complete 4 core treatment modules and choose additional optional modules based on individual needs, with therapists guiding their progress. The program also offers optional modules on physical health, such as exercise, diet, and smoking cessation, supported by a health coach when needed. Access to the online platform is secure and available until 4 weeks after the last patient completes the intervention. Participants will complete questionnaires before and after the intervention to measure anxiety, depression, stress, quality of life, and satisfaction. Therapists monitor weekly progress using symptom questionnaires and adjust the treatment accordingly. Post-intervention, some patients will be interviewed to provide detailed feedback. The main outcome measured is the drop-out rate during treatment, with additional assessments of limited efficacy on psychological symptoms and patient engagement. The total follow-up period extends to 3 months after enrollment.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Online Personalized Psychological Intervention for Patients With Heart Disease and Depression or Anxiety (MY-CHOICE)
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults with ischemic heart disease (diagnostic codes I20-I25)
- Referred for cardiac rehabilitation with a positive screen for depression and/or anxiety using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS score 8 or higher)
- Access to and ability to use a computer or tablet
- Proficient in the Danish language
You will not qualify if you...
- Severe psychiatric disorders such as borderline disorder, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder requiring psychiatric care
- Severe cognitive difficulties, including severe brain damage, mental retardation, or dementia, preventing participation
- Suicidal thoughts that cannot be managed within the intervention
- Participation in other intervention studies focused on anxiety or depression (unless clinical studies)
- Currently seeing a psychologist or mental health professional for anxiety or depression treatment
- Unable or unwilling to spend 3-4 hours per week on the intervention
- Experiencing major life stressors that make it difficult to adhere to the MY-CHOICE treatment
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 screening and enrollment visit (telephone interview and online questionnaire)
Duration - 6 to 12 weeks
Participants receive an online personalized psychological intervention tailored to their individual needs, focusing on anxiety and depression related to heart disease.
Weekly online symptom questionnaires and asynchronous communication with therapist; therapist contact by phone or video as needed
Duration - Up to 3 months after treatment
Participants complete follow-up questionnaires 3 months after enrollment to evaluate changes in symptoms and satisfaction with the intervention.
1 online follow-up questionnaire
Trial Site Locations
Total: 3 locations
1
Aalborg University Hospital, Department of Cardiology
Aalborg, Denmark, 9000
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Aarhus University Hospital, Department of Cardiology
Aarhus, Denmark, 8200
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3
Zealand University Hospital, Roskilde, Department of Cardiology
Roskilde, Denmark, 4000
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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