Helping patients set and achieve health behavior goals
Achievement and Adherence to Behavioral Health Goals in the Setting of Patient-Directed Goal Choice
This study is testing if a new tool can help women with heart issues set and stick to their own health goals better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Hadassah Medical Organization Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Jerusalem) |
| Trial ID | NCT04294381 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on empowering patients to choose their own health behavior goals through a professional interview and a tablet-based decision tool. The tool assists patients in selecting specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-based (SMART) goals tailored to their health needs. The hypothesis is that this approach will enhance patient adherence to their chosen goals and improve their self-efficacy in managing their health. Participants will be recruited from the Women's Heart Clinic at Hadassah, specifically targeting those with a history of cardiovascular events or significant risk factors.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are females aged 18-90 who have experienced a cardiovascular event or have multiple active risk factors.
Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, have type 1 diabetes, a psychiatric diagnosis that prevents participation, dementia, or are under the care of another multi-disciplinary clinic may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved adherence to health behavior goals among patients, ultimately enhancing their overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific method of patient-directed goal choice using a decision tool is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * females age 18-90 * who fall into one of the following categories: * undergone cardiovascular event (myocardial infarction, percutaneous coronary intervention, or stroke,) or * who have an active cardiac symptom (e.g. chest pain or arrhythmia) or * have three or more active risk factors (i.e. diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, peripheral artery disease, current smoker, family history of premature coronary disease, gestational diabetes, pregnancy-induced hypertension/pre-eclampsia, or obesity). Exclusion Criteria: * pregnancy * type 1 diabetes * a psychiatric diagnosis that precludes participation * dementia * under the care of another multi-disciplinary clinic.
Where this trial is running
Jerusalem
- Hadassah Medical Organization, Jerusalem, Israel — Jerusalem, Israel (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Donna R Zwas, MD MPH — Hadassah Medical Organization
- Study coordinator: Donna Zwas, MD
- Email: donnaz1818@gmail.com
- Phone: 972-2-677-9452
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.