MBCT Delivered Via Group Videoconferencing for ACS Syndrome Patients With Depressive Symptoms

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Acute Coronary Syndrome, Depression, Myocardial Infarction, Unstable Angina, STEMI, NSTEMI - Non-ST Segment Elevation MI

In brief

Brief Summary: The aim of this study is to explore the initial feasibility and acceptability of (a) Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) adapted for ACS patients; (b) the group videoconferencing delivery medium; and (c) dried blood spot research procedures, to inform refinements for a subsequent pilot RCT.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04231097

Run by

Massachusetts General Hospital

People needed

8

Starts

2020-04-24

Expected to finish

2021-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2023-04-24

Who can join

Age: 35 and older, up to 85. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Lifetime ACS per medical record and/or patient confirmation
• Current elevated depression symptoms (PHQ-9>5)
• Age 35-85 years
• Access to high-speed internet

You may not qualify if…

• Active suicidal ideation or past-year psychiatric hospitalization (per patient report and/or medical record review)
• Non-English-speaking
• Cognitive impairments preventing informed consent per medical record review and/or cognitive Screen < 4
• Patient deemed unable to complete the study protocol or has a condition that would likely interfere with the study

Where it is running

• Mongan Institute: Health Policy Research Center — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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