Cardiac Self-Efficacy in Patients With Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension

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Conditions studied: Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension

In brief

This study aims to analyze the effect of Pulmonary Endarterectomy (PEA) on patients' self-confidence in managing their chronic illness. Patients' confidence (or self-efficacy) will be measured using the following questionnaires: 10-item Perceived Efficacy in Patient-Physician Interaction Scale (PEPPI), Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Diseases 6-item Scale (SEMCD-6), Sullivan's cardiac self-efficacy scale 13-items (SCSES). The association between improved confidence and better physical results will be analyzed, such as being able to walk longer (6 mint walk test (6-Minute Walk Test)). Ultimately, this study will help understanding the psychological side of recovery and might lead to better support programs to help patients feel more capable and live better lives after their operation.

Key facts

Study ID: NCT07272798
Run by: Damascus University
People needed: 10
Starts: 2025-11-20
Expected to finish: 2026-11-20
Last updated by the study team: 2025-12-17

Who can join

Age: any. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

all patients undergoing pulmonary thromboendarterectomy for CTEPH
Able to read and understand the informed consent form and study questionnaires

You may not qualify if…

Patients undergoing Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty (BPA) or receiving only medical therapy (as the focus is on the surgical cohort).
Emergency or salvage PEA procedures (to ensure stable baseline assessment).
Inability to complete the questionnaires due to severe cognitive impairment, psychiatric illness, or language barrier.

Where it is running

Damascus University Cardiac Surgery Hospital — Damascus, Rif-dimashq Governorate, Syria (enrolling)

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