Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 3:48 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 3:48 AM
NCT ID:
NCT01909102
Brief Summary:
The study will determine whether a brief intervention program based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can be effective for the reduction of modifiable risk factors and improvement of psychological well-being in patients referred to cardiac rehabilitation
Detailed Description:
The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a mindfulness-based intervention which efficacy has been proven in the treatment of depression and anxiety, in stress reduction and in the modification of health- related behaviors in patients with several physical conditions. The application of an acceptance-based program in cardiac patients has revealed high treatment satisfaction and initial evidences of effectiveness in increasing heart-healthy behaviour.
The purpose of the trial is to evaluate the efficacy of a brief group-administered program based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in improving patients' ability to address modifiable multiple cardiovascular risk factors and overall psychological well-being, compared with the usual care.
Study:
NCT01909102
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT01909102