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Development and Application of a Fear of Disease Progression Program Based on Time Perspective Therapy for Patients with Chronic Heart Failure

Development and Application of a Fear of Disease Progression Program Based on Time Perspective Therapy for Patients with Chronic Heart Failure

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600116059
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-01-05
Start date
2026-01-10
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-12

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

chronic heart failure

Interventions

Intervention group:The attending physician, primary nurse, and a psychological expert will introduce the concept of time perspective to help patients understand it and recognize any existing issues wi
Control group:The attending physician and primary nurse will distribute the health education booklet and provide routine guidance on diet, medication, and physical activity. Psychological support will

Sponsors

Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 100 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) Patients with CHF who meet the diagnostic criteria outlined in the China Heart Failure Diagnosis and Treatment Guideline 2024; (2) Aged >=18 years; (3) New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class II–IV; (4) Fear of Progression Questionnaire (FoP-Q) score >=34 points; (5) Medically stable, having provided informed consent, and volunteering to participate; (6) Able to communicate normally.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) Unstable or acutely deteriorating condition; (2) Presence of a severe psychiatric disorder or cognitive impairment; (3) Serious concurrent complications; (4) Participation in other interventional studies; (5) Language or cultural barriers.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
FoP-Q-SF;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Cardiac Anxiety Questionnaire;Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale-10 item;Medical Coping Modes Questionnaire;Perceived Social Support Scale;Zimbardo's Time Perspective Inventory;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactXuemei Zhou

Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University

119156719@qq.com+86 138 1522 5143

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026