Emotion regulation intervention to sustain physical activity in rural-dwelling women and men after myocardial infarction
Kelly Wierenga
Primary Investigator
Brief description of study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate early preliminary efficacy of the eMotion intervention in US adults who have experienced a first cardiac event and participating in phase II cardiac rehabilitation.
This study will evaluate early efficacy and evaluate the cognitive processes as intervention response variables. Investigators will also examine the relationships between emotion regulation and other cognitive processes and symptoms (threat and stress, cognition and motivation), symptoms [depression, anxiety, pain, sleep, and fatigue]), and health related quality of life among adults enrolled in cardiac rehabilitation after a first cardiac event.
Detailed description of study
- Participants will be randomly assigned to groups receiving email education, mobile app education, or no technological support.
- 3 Groups: the eMotion intervention group, healthy living attention control group, and usual care groups.
- Researchers will meet with participants at baseline, 10 weeks, and 20 weeks, to complete questionnaires and set up an activity monitor, to be worn for 8 days after each visit.
- All participants will complete a satisfaction survey at the end of the 20-week study.
Eligibility of study
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
- Conditions: Myocardial Infarction, Heart attack, Cardiac event, Heart Disease
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Age: 18 years - 100 years
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Gender: All
- First time MI, CABG, or stent placement as documented in medical record and verified by Cardiologist
- Enrolled in cardiac rehabilitation phase II program
- Living independently
- Reporting at least minimal depressive or anxiety symptoms on the PHQ8 or GAD7
- Does not speak English
- Major Axis 1 psychiatric diagnosis (e.g. schizophrenia)
- Terminal cancer
- Legally blind