Internet-based Behavioral Intervention Following ACS

NARecruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

176

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

March 7, 2024

Primary Completion Date

October 31, 2026

Study Completion Date

October 31, 2027

Conditions
Acute Coronary SyndromeOnline CBT Targeting Cardiac Anxiety
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL

Internet-CBT

"* Common reactions following ACS. The role of cardiac anxiety and avoidance behavior on quality of life and physical health. Brief training in self-observation, i.e., labeling. General lifestyle advice on e.g., physical activity, diet.~* Identifying life areas impaired by ACS-related disability or symptom fear. Set health behavioral goals i.e., increased physical activity and gradually take steps towards them.~* Gradual exposure to physical sensations (e.g., palpitations due to physical activity) to reduce fear of these symptoms.~* Gradual exposure to avoided situations, activities and increase in physical activity.~* Prevention of relapse into avoidance behaviors by identifying risk situations and conduct a plan forward on maintaining a healthy physically and active lifestyle."

BEHAVIORAL

Internet-CL

"* Education on ACS, risk factors, its treatments and medication.~* Education and advice promoting healthy habits regarding diet, alcohol and tobacco.~* Education and advice regarding physical activity and the beneficial effects on health.~* Education regarding common emotional reactions following ACS.~* Prevention of relapse and plan forward to maintain a healthy lifestyle."

Trial Locations (1)

11635

RECRUITING

Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

Karolinska University Hospital

OTHER

lead

Karolinska Institutet

OTHER