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Heart and mind: new study explores the hidden links between cardiovascular disease and mental illness

NCT ID NCT06239246

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Cancelled before anyone took part.

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study looked at 400 people with both heart disease and a mental health condition (like depression or anxiety). Researchers used questionnaires, blood tests, and imaging to find shared risk factors and biological markers. The goal was to better understand how these conditions influence each other and to build a database for future research.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this could help identify people with heart disease who are at high risk for mental health issues, leading to better screening and earlier support.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all populations.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

400 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2022

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Individuals aged 18 to 75 years old who had normal cognition.

Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Outpatient and inpatient cardiology patients, diagnosed with at least one cardiovascular disease and at least one psychological disorder 2. Cardiovascular diseases: ACS (STEMI, non-STEMI, unstable angina), arrhythmia (atrial fibrillation, atrioventricular block), heart failure (stable/unstable), hypertension, cardiomyopathy (hypertrophic, dilated) 3. Psychological disorders: structured interview diagnosed as depression, anxiety, insomnia; PHQ-9/GAD-7 score ≥ 10 points. 4.18-70 years old Exclusion Criteria: 1. Clear suicidal ideation: PHQ-9 item 9 suicide ideation ≥ 3 points 2. Severe mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia 3. Currently under psychotherapy 4. Severe cardiovascular diseases or other severe chronic life-threatening diseases 5. Refusal to participate 6. Abuse of alcoholism and drugs 7. Pregnant or breastfeeding 8. Cognitive impairment

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Conditions

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As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • the first affliliated hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China

    Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315000, China

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