RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04178434

Internet-based Treatment of Stress and Anxiety in Myocardial Infarction With Non-obstructive Coronary Arteries

E-health Treatment of Stress and Anxiety in Stockholm Myocardial Infarction With Non-obstructive Coronaries Study


Sponsor

Per Tornvall

Enrollment

64 participants

Start Date

Nov 11, 2021

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Patient with myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries and takotsubo syndrome often have high levels of stress and anxiety. At present there are no treatment alternatives in this group of patients. Previously, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), primarily aiming at relieving stress, has been shown to decrease morbidity in patient with myocardial infarction with obstructive coronary arteries. The present open randomized study aims to decrease stress and anxiety in patients with myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries and takotsubo syndrome by an internet-based CBT focusing on stress and anxiety.


Eligibility

Min Age: 35 YearsMax Age: 79 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing an internet-based therapy program to reduce stress and anxiety in people who had a heart attack with no visible blockages (called MINOCA) or a stress-related heart condition called takotsubo syndrome. The program is delivered online, making it accessible from home. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 35–80 years old - You were hospitalized for a heart attack with no significant blockages (MINOCA) or takotsubo syndrome confirmed by heart catheterization - You have a normal heart rhythm (sinus rhythm) on your ECG at admission - You scored high on stress or anxiety questionnaires during your hospital stay - You read and write Swedish and have internet access **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your heart condition is caused by myocarditis, pulmonary embolism, or a spontaneous coronary artery tear - You have another serious heart muscle disease (cardiomyopathy) - You had a type 2 heart attack (caused by another illness, not a blockage) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALInternet-based CBT intervention

A nine step intervention including internet-based feedback by psychologists


Locations(1)

Södersjukhuset

Stockholm, Sweden

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