International Expert Consensus Document on Takotsubo Syndrome (Part I): Clinical Characteristics, Diagnostic Criteria, and Pathophysiology.
Jelena-Rima Ghadri, Ilan Shor Wittstein, Abhiram Prasad...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29850871Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
ID05977049
Psychosocial Support for Patients With Takotsubo Syndrome
Led by Weill Medical College of Cornell University · Updated on 2025-07-28
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
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What this Trial Is About
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as Takotsubo syndrome or "broken heart syndrome," causes symptoms similar to a heart attack, such as chest pain and shortness of breath. It mainly affects older women and can be triggered by emotional or physical stress. While the heart usually returns to normal shape within a month, many patients continue to experience cardiac and psychological symptoms, including anxiety, which may last long after the initial episode. There is currently no specialized intervention for Takotsubo Syndrome patients after diagnosis at Weill Cornell Medical Center. This study evaluates a virtual Takotsubo support group that offers psychosocial support through group therapy and education sessions held every other week for about 1 to 1.5 hours. The frequency and length of these sessions may be adjusted to meet participants' needs. The group will discuss strategies for preventing coronary artery disease and provide ongoing support for managing symptoms. Participants will join virtual group meetings and complete assessments measuring anxiety, depression, and quality of life at the start of the study and after one year. Researchers will track changes in anxiety using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) as the primary outcome, with depression and quality of life as secondary outcomes. The study aims to determine if participation in the support group reduces anxiety over the course of one year.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Psychosocial Support for Patients With Takotsubo Syndrome
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients with a documented diagnosis of Takotsubo Syndrome
- Age 18 years or older
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients already undergoing psychotherapy for Takotsubo Syndrome or those who choose not to participate
- Prisoners
- Non-English speaking individuals
- Pregnant women
- Individuals unable to provide written informed consent
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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 virtual)
Outpatient Treatment
Duration - Up to 1 year
Participants attend virtual group therapy and education sessions designed to provide psychosocial support for Takotsubo Syndrome.
Virtual group sessions once every other week for 1 to 1.5 hours on average
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Weill Cornell Medicine
New York, New York, United States, 10021
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Research Team
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Heather Glum, BSN, MPA
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Dolores Reynolds, BSN
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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Published Research Related To This Trial
Coexistence and outcome of coronary artery disease in Takotsubo syndrome.
L Christian Napp, Victoria L Cammann, Milosz Jaguszewski...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32484517