Heart rehab gets a meaning boost: new study tests existential support
NCT ID NCT07262580
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a short program that helps heart patients and their families explore what gives life meaning during cardiac rehab. About 80 people in Denmark will try one of three formats: one-on-one, with a relative, or in a group. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce emotional distress and improve quality of life.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 80 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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A. Inclusion criteria, individual and group-based intervention formats: * ≥18 years of age * attending municipal cardiac rehabilitation * proficiency in Danish Exclusion criteria, individual and group-based intervention formats: * severe psychiatric disorder * severe cognitive impairment B. Inclusion criteria, patients in dyadic intervention format * as in A * and having a relative who would like to participate Inclusion criteria, relative in dyadic intervention format: * ≥18 years of age * relative to a patient attending municipal cardiac rehabilitation * proficiency in Danish Exclusion criteria, patient and relative dyadic intervention format \- as in A
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Center for Sundhed og Forebyggelse
Odense, Region Syddanmark, 5000, Denmark
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Sundhedskurser, Sundhedshus Vejle
Vejle, Region Syddanmark, 7100, Denmark
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