Investigating the Related Factors and Outcome of Kinesiophobia and the Effects of Multidimensional Interventions in Cardiac Surgery Patients

Last updated: March 12, 2025
Sponsor: Ai-Ling Chang
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

the multidimensional interventions

Clinical Study ID

NCT06625892
231124
  • Ages 18-100
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The primary objective of this two-year research project is to investigate the status of activity fear, its related factors, and prognosis in cardiac surgery patients in the first year. Subsequently, the study aims to develop a comprehensive intervention strategy combining exercise with cognitive-behavioral approaches tailored for cardiac surgery patients and assess the effectiveness of this intervention on activity fear, prognosis, and quality of life in the second year.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients received cardiac surgery.

  • Aged 18 or above.

  • Clear consciousness and able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese.

  • Willing and consent to participate after being informed of the study purpose andprocedures.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Cognitive impairment,

  • Psychiatric disorders, and

  • Long-term bedridden patients who rely on others for daily activities.

Study Design

Total Participants: 245
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: the multidimensional interventions
Phase:
Study Start date:
August 14, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
July 31, 2026

Study Description

The study uses a convenient sampling method, focusing on patients undergoing cardiac surgery in the cardiac surgery ward of the Central Medical Center. The first-year research adopts a descriptive, correlational, and repeated-measures design, while the second-year research employs an experimental design. Participants are randomly assigned to either the experimental or control group. The experimental group undergoes a 12-week multidimensional interventions, while the control group receives no intervention. Data are collected through structured questionnaires. Data collection occurs at discharge, two weeks post-discharge, six weeks, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks.

Connect with a study center

  • Changhua Christian Hospital

    Changhua,
    Taiwan

    Active - Recruiting

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