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What this study is

The focus of this study is to test the efficacy of a 12-week, remotely delivered, positive-psychology-motivational interviewing (PP-MI) intervention, with additional twice weekly text messages for a total of 24 weeks (with interactive, algorithm-driven, goal-focused text messages in the final 12 weeks), compared to post-acute coronary syndrome (ACS) treatment as usual, in a randomized trial of 280 post-ACS patients with low baseline physical activity.

What's being tested

  • Positive Psychology + Motivational Interviewing

    Intervention · BEHAVIORAL

    The 12-week PP-MI intervention focuses on enhancing well-being (through PP) and increasing physical activity (through MI). Each week, participants will complete a PP activity and work towards a physical activity goal, then complete a phone session with a study trainer. The PP portion of the program will focus on the cultivation of well-being through the performance of easy-to complete activities (e.g., using a strength in a new way) and review of the positive feelings they generate. The MI portion of the program will focus on assisting participants to improve physical activity levels, resolve ambivalence to behavior change, set realistic physical activity goals, problem-solve barriers, and identify resources to complete behavior change. Finally, participants will receive twice weekly text messages (for 24 weeks) to encourage completion of PP activities and engagement in physical activity.

Study details

Official title
A Novel Psychological-behavioral Intervention to Promote Physical Activity After Acute Coronary Syndrome
Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Conditions
Acute Coronary Syndrome · Physical Inactivity
Enrolling
280 people
Starts
2022-09-12
Est. completion
2028-03-31
Design
Single-blind, randomized, parallel groups
Record
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