Therapy to help patients before heart surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for patients undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) surgery. It aims to address the high levels of anxiety and depression that patients often experience before surgery, which can negatively impact health outcomes. By providing therapy, the study seeks to improve patients' mental well-being and overall quality of life during this critical time. Participants will be recruited from the Heart and Vascular Center at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* admission to the Heart and Vascular Center at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC) for urgent or elective CABG
* access to a personal phone or device with video or audio capabilities
* ability to provide informed consent
* English fluency.

Exclusion Criteria:

* life-threatening comorbid (noncardiac) medical condition(s)
* active suicidal ideation or intent
* psychotropic medication use lasting less than four weeks
* inability to provide informed consent and comply with study procedures
* those undergoing repeat revascularization

Where it's running

• University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
  Iowa City, Iowa, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Sara J Diesel, MA — University of Iowa
• Study coordinator: Sara J Diesel, MA
• Email: sara-diesel@uiowa.edu
• Phone: 810-965-4425

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.