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Myocardial InfarctionNCT00195169

Quality of Life After Myocardial Infarction

An observational study of Myocardial Infarction, run by Weill Medical College of Cornell University.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This is an observational study to determine the association between social support and functional status after a myocardial infarct Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Myocardial Infarction
How many people
213 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Jul 2001to Aug 2009
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Convenience sample

  • Patients who have had a documented myocardial infarction by EKG and laboratory criteria will be eligible. The attending cardiologist of these patients will be approached. Once the attending cardiologist declares that a patient is clinically stable enough for participation, they will be approached, told about the study, and asked if they wish to participate.

About this study

Official title: Quality of Life After Myocardial Infarction: The Impact of Social Support

This is an observational study to determine the association between social support and functional status after a myocardial infarct

Read the detailed description

Primary objectives:

Our primary objective is to determine among patients hospitalized for a myocardial infarction, the impact of emotional support on functional outcomes at two years as measured by a valid measure of functional health, the SF-36.

Secondary Objectives:

Our secondary objectives are:

  1. To determine the types of social support which are perceived as being most helpful to patients.
  2. To determine whether women and minority patients have unique views on the types of support that are helpful.
  3. To determine among patients admitted for myocardial infarction, the impact of social support on length of stay and hospital readmissions.

Hypothesis:

Our hypotheses are as follows:

  1. Patients who are hospitalized for a myocardial infarction and who have high emotional support will have better long-term functional status compared to those patients who have low support.
  2. Patients with high emotional support will be more likely to adhere to protocols such as taking their medications, keeping appointment, and enrolling in cardiac rehabilitation.
  3. Patients with high emotional support will have lengths of hospitalization which are shorter than their estimated geometric mean as compared to patients who have low support.
  4. The types of social support which are perceived as most helpful in disease management will be influenced by gender and ethnicity.

Long-term Objectives:

The long-term objective is to determine the mechanisms by which social support impacts on functional health and to utilize this data to develop future interventions that can be targeted toward a culturally and ethically diverse cohort of patients with coronary artery disease. Overall, the goal is to use this data to prevent functional disability and improve quality of life among patients with coronary artery disease.

Keywords
Myocardial Infarction, Social support
Medical subject headings
Myocardial Infarction

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted19 Sep 2005 (estimated)
  2. Study startJul 2001
  3. Primary completionJul 2009
  4. Study completionAug 2009

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
213 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00195169
Sponsor's protocol ID
042677
Status last verified
Aug 2010
First submitted
15 Sep 2005
Last updated
12 Aug 2010
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Myocardial Infarction, run by Weill Medical College of Cornell University.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Aug 2010. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 12 Aug 2010.

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