RecruitingNCT07272798

Cardiac Self-Efficacy in Patients With Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension

Sponsor

Damascus University

Enrollment

10 participants

Start Date

Nov 20, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension

Summary

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.

Eligibility

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is looking at how patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) — a serious lung blood pressure condition caused by old clots — feel about their ability to manage their heart health after undergoing surgery to remove those clots (called pulmonary thromboendarterectomy, or PEA). **You may be eligible if...** - You have CTEPH and are scheduled for pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PEA) surgery - You are able to read and understand the study consent form and questionnaires **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are receiving only medical treatment or a different procedure (balloon pulmonary angioplasty) for CTEPH — this study focuses on the surgical group only - You are having emergency surgery - You are unable to complete questionnaires due to language or cognitive barriers Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Locations(1)

Damascus University Cardiac Surgery Hospital

Damascus, Rif-dimashq Governorate, Syria

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