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New treatment option for Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
Official title Effect of eHealth Cardiac Rehabilitation Incorporating Mindfulness for Patients With Coronary Heart Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07109752
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- People with coronary heart disease (CHD) often feel more stressed, which can increase the risk of having another heart problem. Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a common treatment for those with CHD, focusing on changing lifestyles and managing the disease.
- Time commitment: about 12 weeks
- 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
- People will be eligible for this study if they were:
- diagnosed with CHD (within the past 6 months),
- undergone conservative treatment, such as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and/ or medication,
- currently under stable medication regimen and discharged to home.
- aged 18 years or older,
You likely can't join if
- diagnosis of acute psychotic disease;
- presence of a life-limiting condition;
- prescribed contradictions to physical activity; and,
- presence of hearing, visual, or ambulatory disorders
See the full eligibility criteria
- People will be eligible for this study if they were:
- diagnosed with CHD (within the past 6 months),
- undergone conservative treatment, such as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and/ or medication,
- currently under stable medication regimen and discharged to home.
- aged 18 years or older,
- reported scores ranging from 3 (to some degree) to 5 (very much) scores on a single-item stress symptoms scale (Elo et al., 2003),
- using a computer and/or smartphone to access the Internet at home,
- and, read and speak Chinese.
- diagnosis of acute psychotic disease;
- presence of a life-limiting condition;
- prescribed contradictions to physical activity; and,
- presence of hearing, visual, or ambulatory disorders
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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 study runs about 12 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you 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 Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 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.