Internet-based Treatment of Stress and Anxiety in Myocardial Infarction With Non-obstructive Coronary Arteries

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Internet-based CBT intervention: A nine step intervention including internet-based feedback by psychologists

Study summary

Patient with myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries and takotsubo syndrome often have high levels of stress and anxiety. At present there are no treatment alternatives in this group of patients. Previously, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), primarily aiming at relieving stress, has been shown to decrease morbidity in patient with myocardial infarction with obstructive coronary arteries. The present open randomized study aims to decrease stress and anxiety in patients with myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries and takotsubo syndrome by an internet-based CBT focusing on stress and anxiety.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Self-rated stress as determined by Perceived Stress Scale 14 (PSS-14) — 12-14 weeks after the acute event
  Normalisation of PSS-14 (\<25 on a scale 0-56 with high numbers indicating increased stress)
• Self-rated anxiety as determined by Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) — 12-14 weeks after the acute event
  Normalisation of HADS-A (\<8 on a scale 0-21 with high numbers indicating increased anxiety)

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