Status:
COMPLETED
Positive Psychology to Improve Cardiac Health Behaviors
Lead Sponsor:
Massachusetts General Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Conditions:
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Emotions
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to understand peoples' positive emotions, like how optimistic or grateful they feel, after they have had a heart problem. The investigators want to determine whether positi...
Detailed Description
The investigators aim to develop a novel positive psychology intervention that is adapted for patients hospitalized for an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). A treatment cultivating positive emotions in t...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Admission to Massachusetts General Hospital cardiac floors (Ellison 9, 10, 11)
- Age 18 or older
- Admitted with myocardial infarction or unstable angina
- Score of less than 15 --OR-- greater than or equal to 15 on the adherence scale
- Ability to read and write in English
Exclusion
- Cognitive deficits as assessed by a 6-item screen
- Medical conditions that prevent interviewing or are likely to lead to death within 6 months
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01807442
Start Date
March 1 2013
End Date
December 1 2013
Last Update
September 16 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114