New online program aims to stop PTSD after heart device shocks

NCT ID NCT06037785

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tests a 1-month online self-management program for people who recently received a shock from their implantable defibrillator (ICD). The program teaches heart rate self-monitoring and coping skills to reduce anxiety and prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 60 participants will be randomly assigned to the program plus usual care or usual care alone, and followed for 6 months.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for PTSD are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • University of Washington

    RECRUITING

    Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

    Contact

Conditions

Explore the condition pages connected to this study.