Positive Psychology to Improve Cardiac Health Behaviors

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Conditions studied: Acute Coronary Syndrome, Emotions, Patient Compliance

In brief

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 positive emotions affect peoples' ability to follow recommendations, like following a healthy diet, exercising, and taking medication.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01807442

Run by

Massachusetts General Hospital

People needed

30

Starts

2013-03-01

Expected to finish

2013-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-09-16

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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

You may not qualify if…

• Cognitive deficits as assessed by a 6-item screen
• Medical conditions that prevent interviewing or are likely to lead to death within 6 months

Where it is running

• Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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