Heart attack patients may benefit from a simple educational video before procedure
NCT ID NCT07424482
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a short educational video, shown alongside standard information, can help first-time heart attack patients better understand their upcoming heart catheterization and feel less anxious. About 140 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either standard information alone or standard information plus the video. The goal is to see if the video improves patient knowledge and reduces anxiety before the procedure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Educational video
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to improve patient understanding and reduce anxiety in emergency heart care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (140 participants) that has not yet started recruiting. The video may not significantly improve understanding or anxiety compared to standard care alone.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité (DHZC)
Berlin, Germany
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