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Effects of Gratitude Intervention on Depressive Symptoms in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome

Effects of Gratitude Intervention on Depressive Symptoms in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600127776
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-07-07
Start date
2026-07-13
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-07-13

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

Conditions

acute coronary syndrome

Interventions

Control Group:Usual Care
Intervention Group:Gratitude Diary Intervention

Sponsors

The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Meeting the diagnostic criteria of the Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome, including ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), and unstable angina (UA); 2.Aged >= 18 years; 3.Clear consciousness, able to understand the study content, and able to complete electronic questionnaires on a smartphone after brief instruction; 4.Informed consent and voluntary participation.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Previously diagnosed with severe mental disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) or neurological deficits that affect questionnaire comprehension and completion, such as aphasia or alexia; 2.Critically ill (e.g., NYHA class IV heart failure, hemodynamic instability requiring continuous pharmacological support), unable to cooperate with the intervention and follow-up; 3.Participation in other investigational psychological interventions aimed at improving mood within the past 3 months; 4.Engagement in regular (usually defined as >= 3 days per week) religious gratitude practices (e.g., prayer, meditation, worship) within the past 3 months; 5.Currently receiving structured individual or group psychotherapy led by a psychotherapist.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Depressive Symptoms;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Gratitude Trait;Sleep Quality;Adherence and Safety;Anxiety Symptoms;Illness Perception;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactDong Aishu

The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University

dotjiff858268@163.com+86 577 85676839

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 23, 2026