Positive Psychology for ACS Patients: a Factorial Design Study

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Conditions studied: Acute Coronary Syndrome

In brief

This trial is part of a multi-phase study to develop and test positive psychology (PP) interventions in patients hospitalized for an acute coronary syndrome (ACS).Using a factorial design, the investigators will: (a) assess the optimal frequency of exercise completion, (b) determine the utility of 'booster sessions' after an initial 8-week intervention, and (c) determine the relative merits of utilizing PP exercises alone versus an intervention combining PP with motivational interviewing (MI).

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02754895

Run by

Massachusetts General Hospital

People needed

128

Starts

2014-10-01

Expected to finish

2017-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-06-01

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• Adult patients admitted to MGH or BWH inpatient units
• Diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome (using established criteria for myocardial infarction or unstable angina; confirmed via medical record and/or patient's treatment team)
• Age 18 or older
• Suboptimal adherence on MOS-SAS: Score < 15 OR Score = 15 with physical activity < 6

You may not qualify if…

• Cognitive deficits, assessed with 6-item screen
• Inability to participate in physical activity
• Medical conditions precluding interviews or likely to lead to death within 6 months
• Inability to read/write in English

Where it is running

• Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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