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New treatment option for Acute Coronary Syndrome
Official title Internet-based Behavioral Intervention Following ACS
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06298864
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The aim of this study is to evaluate if an online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) protocol customized for patients following Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), reduce cardiac anxiety, enhance Quality of Life (QoL), and promote increased physical activity while controlling for caregiver attention, utilizing an active control group receiving internet-based cardiac lifestyle intervention.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- ACS ≥ 6 months before assessment (type 1 MI STEMI/NSTEMI or unstable angina [UA])
- Age 18 and older
- Clinically significant cardiac anxiety that leads to distress and/or interferes with daily life (Cardiac Anxiety Questionnaire; CAQ: ≥18
- Able to read and write in Swedish
You likely can't join if
- Heart failure New York heart Association class IV or ejection fraction ≤ 30%
- Significant valvular disease
- Planned coronary artery bypass surgery or percutaneous interventions
- Any medical restriction to physical exercise
- Severe medical illness or an acute health threatening disease (e.g., cancer)
- Grade 3 hypertension (i.e., blood pressure ≥ 180 systolic and/or 110 diastolic)
See the full eligibility criteria
- ACS ≥ 6 months before assessment (type 1 MI STEMI/NSTEMI or unstable angina [UA])
- Age 18 and older
- Clinically significant cardiac anxiety that leads to distress and/or interferes with daily life (Cardiac Anxiety Questionnaire; CAQ: ≥18
- Able to read and write in Swedish
- Heart failure New York heart Association class IV or ejection fraction ≤ 30%
- Significant valvular disease
- Planned coronary artery bypass surgery or percutaneous interventions
- Any medical restriction to physical exercise
- Severe medical illness or an acute health threatening disease (e.g., cancer)
- Grade 3 hypertension (i.e., blood pressure ≥ 180 systolic and/or 110 diastolic)
- Severe mental illness requiring urgent psychiatric hospitalization or intervention, or risk of suicide
- Alcohol or substance use disorder that would impede ability to complete study protocol
- Ongoing psychological treatment
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Stockholm, Sweden
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Stockholm, Sweden. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.