Achievement and Adherence to Behavioral Health Goals in the Setting of Patient-Directed Goal Choice

Launched by HADASSAH MEDICAL ORGANIZATION · Mar 1, 2020

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how allowing patients to choose their own health goals can help them stick to those goals and improve their health. The study uses a simple tool on a tablet that helps participants set specific and realistic goals related to reducing sedentary behavior and improving their overall health. By focusing on what patients want to achieve, the researchers believe that people will be more motivated and successful in reaching their health goals.

To participate in this trial, women aged 18 to 90 who have experienced certain heart-related issues, such as a heart attack or stroke, or who have active heart symptoms, may be eligible. The study is currently recruiting participants, and those who join can expect to have a guided interview and use the tablet tool to set their personal health goals. It’s important to note that women who are pregnant, have type 1 diabetes, or certain mental health conditions are not eligible to participate. This trial aims to empower patients by making their health journey more personal and tailored to their needs.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • females age 18-90
• * who fall into one of the following categories:
• • undergone cardiovascular event (myocardial infarction, percutaneous coronary intervention, or stroke,) or
• • who have an active cardiac symptom (e.g. chest pain or arrhythmia) or
• • have three or more active risk factors (i.e. diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, peripheral artery disease, current smoker, family history of premature coronary disease, gestational diabetes, pregnancy-induced hypertension/pre-eclampsia, or obesity).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • pregnancy
• • type 1 diabetes
• • a psychiatric diagnosis that precludes participation
• • dementia
• • under the care of another multi-disciplinary clinic.