Resilience training for patients with heart disease

Effectiveness of a Resilience-based Rehabilitation Program in Patients with TakoTsubo Cardiomyopathy and After Acute Coronary Syndrome

Not applicable Interventional Pensionsversicherungsanstalt · NCT06332859

This study tests a resilience training program to see if it helps heart disease patients cope better with stress and improve their overall quality of life.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment130 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorPensionsversicherungsanstalt Academic / other
Locations1 site (Bad Tatzmannsdorf, Burgenland)
Trial IDNCT06332859 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of a resilience-based rehabilitation program for patients who have experienced Takotsubo cardiomyopathy or an acute coronary event. It focuses on enhancing psychological resilience to help individuals cope with the stress associated with cardiovascular diseases. The program includes multidisciplinary rehabilitation efforts that address both physical and psychological needs, aiming to improve overall quality of life and psychosocial behavior. Participants will undergo resilience training to better manage stress and emotional triggers related to their condition.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 who have experienced Takotsubo cardiomyopathy or an acute coronary event within the last six months.

Not a fit: Patients with acute intercurrent illnesses or insufficient knowledge of German may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the psychological well-being and recovery outcomes for patients with heart disease.

How similar studies have performed: While resilience training in cardiac rehabilitation is a growing area of interest, this specific approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in similar studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* patients experienced TakoTsubo cardiomyopathy (I42.88, I42.9) or patients after an acute coronary event (I21.9) (max. 6 month post event)
* older than 18 years
* signed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

* Acute intercurrent illness (longer than 3 days)
* No sufficient knowledge of German to enable participation in the resilience training (assessment by recruiting person)

Where this trial is running

Bad Tatzmannsdorf, Burgenland

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Takotsubo CardiomyopathyAcute Coronary SyndromePsychological Resilience
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.