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The study of the effectiveness of happiness interventions on coronary artery patients

The study of the effectiveness of Seligman, Fordyce and Lyubomirsky happiness training programs on inflammatory markers and mental health in coronary artery patients

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2014010516081N1
Enrollment
69
Registered
2014-02-12
Start date
2011-12-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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

Conditions

Coronary artery disease. Atherosclerotic heart disease

Interventions

Intervention 1: The happiness training programs (HTP) will plan in six sessions, each lasting 1.5 hours, on a weekly basis for 1.5 months, with weekly exercises. During each session, happiness trainer
The happiness training programs (HTP) will plan in six sessions, each lasting 1.5 hours, on a weekly basis for 1.5 months, with weekly exercises. During each session, happiness trainer will provide th
The control group will not receive any training program and will be in waiting list until the end of the study and then will receive the most effective intervention among HTPs.

Sponsors

The University of Isfahan
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: undergoing CABG or PCI Exclusion criteria : medical condition limiting ability to participate in the study; unwillingness to participate in all stages of study; antidepressant usage or being under psychotherapy; anti-inflammatory or immunologic medication usage

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
CRP. Timepoint: Pretest- posttest-followup. Method of measurement: CRP Kit.;IL-1. Timepoint: Pretest- posttest-followup. Method of measurement: IL-1 Kit.;IL-6. Timepoint: Pretest- posttest-followup. Method of measurement: IL-6 Kit.;Salivary cortisol. Timepoint: Pretest- posttest-followup. Method of measurement: cortisol kit.;Happiness. Timepoint: Pretest- posttest-followup. Method of measurement: Oxford quastionnaire.;Depression. Timepoint: Pretest- posttest-followup. Method of measurement: BDI-II.;Life satisfaction. Timepoint: Pretest- posttest-followup. Method of measurement: DINER SWL SCALE.;Hope. Timepoint: Pretest- posttest-followup. Method of measurement: Snyder hope scale.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactGholamreza Nikrahan

The university of Isfahan

nikrahan@edu.ui.ac.ir / rezanikrahan@yahoo.com+98 31 1444 2953

Outcome results

None listed

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