Online cardiac rehabilitation with mindfulness for people with coronary heart disease
Effect of Mindfulness-based eHealth Cardiac Rehabilitation on Psychological Wellbeing and Risk Factor Management of Patients With Coronary Heart Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This project will test whether an online cardiac rehab program that includes mindfulness can reduce stress and improve health in people with coronary heart disease.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 146 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Tung Wah College Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hong Kong) |
| Trial ID | NCT07109752 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is a single-blinded, two-group randomized controlled project lasting 12 weeks that compares an online cardiac rehabilitation program with mindfulness to a control condition. Participants complete questionnaires and wear activity monitors at baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks, and a subset will take part in a 30–40 minute interview after the trial. Those in the intervention group receive a face-to-face onboarding session, access to a CR website and activity monitors, weekly online content about lifestyle and mindfulness, and nurse check-in calls every two weeks for the first six weeks. The trial focuses on stress symptoms and related health outcomes in adults recently diagnosed with coronary heart disease.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults (18+) diagnosed with coronary heart disease within the past 6 months, discharged to home on a stable medication regimen, reporting moderate-to-high stress (single-item score 3–5), able to read and speak Chinese, and able to use a smartphone or computer at home are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients with acute psychotic disorders, life-limiting conditions, medical contraindications to physical activity, or significant hearing, visual, or mobility impairments — and those unable to use the internet or who do not read/speak Chinese — are unlikely to benefit from this online program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could offer an accessible online way to lower stress and support heart-healthy behaviors, potentially reducing the risk of further cardiac events.
How similar studies have performed: Previous trials of mindfulness and of eHealth cardiac rehabilitation have shown promising but mixed results, and combining mindfulness within an online CR program remains relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: People will be eligible for this study if they were: 1. diagnosed with CHD (within the past 6 months), 2. undergone conservative treatment, such as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and/ or medication, 3. currently under stable medication regimen and discharged to home. 4. aged 18 years or older, 5. reported scores ranging from 3 (to some degree) to 5 (very much) scores on a single-item stress symptoms scale (Elo et al., 2003), 6. using a computer and/or smartphone to access the Internet at home, 7. and, read and speak Chinese. Exclusion Criteria: 1. diagnosis of acute psychotic disease; 2. presence of a life-limiting condition; 3. prescribed contradictions to physical activity; and, 4. presence of hearing, visual, or ambulatory disorders
Where this trial is running
Hong Kong
- Tung Wah College — Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jingjing Su, PhD
- Email: jjsu@twc.edu.hk
- Phone: 852-37256115
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.