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N/ACompleted· 50 enrolled
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PP-based health behavior intervention +1 morebehavioral
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A Positive Psychology Intervention to Promote Health Behaviors in Heart Failure: a Randomized, Controlled Pilot Trial

Massachusetts General Hospital·interventional·Posted Jul 18, 2017·Updated Aug 30, 2021

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating PP-based health behavior intervention and MI-based educational control condition for Congestive Heart Failure and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 50 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

The focus of this study is to examine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary impact of a 12-week, telephone-delivered, positive psychology (PP)-based health behavior intervention in a group of patients with mild to moderate heart failure (HF), compared to a motivational interviewing- (MI-) based education condition and treatment as usual (TAU).

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
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Primary Purpose--
ConditionsCongestive Heart Failure, Emotions, Patient Compliance
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsNational Institutes of Health (NIH), National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
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First PostedJul 18, 2017
Enrollment StartSep 1, 2017
Primary CompletionMay 20, 2019
Study CompletionSep 9, 2019
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 1.7 yearsPosted 9.0 years ago

Interventions

PP-based health behavior interventionbehavioral

The positive psychology exercises include 3 modules: gratitude-based activities, strength-based activities, and meaning-based activities. The goal-setting portion of the program focuses primarily on physical activity (8 weeks) but also includes 4 weeks focusing on diet and medication adherence.

MI-based educational control conditionbehavioral

The MI-based educational program includes information on five topics: (1) information about heart disease and risk factors for worsening heart disease, (2) physical activity, (3) a heart-healthy diet, (4) medication adherence, and (5) stress management.