Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
Conditions
Brief summary
The goal of this interventional study is to determine the incidence of depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances and resilience in a sample of subjects affected by Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia. The study is declined through the evaluation of some outcome parameters at the time of enrollment (T0), during the counseling intervention (T1 and T2) and at the end (T3) of the subjects who will have carried out an individual counseling intervention.
Interventions
OTHERCounseling
Counseling is a process which, through positive orientation and the enhancement of personal resources, is aimed at promoting the improvement of the quality of life in the other.
Sponsors
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SCREENING
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Recruited subjects have a diagnosis of Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia and are 18 years of age or older.
Exclusion criteria
Previous or current intellectual disability and a diagnosis of psychiatric disorders in accordance with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, DSM-5.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) | 12 months | Administration of psychometric scales |
| Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) | 12 months | Administration of psychometric scales |
| Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI); | 12 months | Administration of psychometric scales |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Impact of counseling on clients affected by rare diseases | 12 months | Administration of psychometric scales |
Countries
Italy
Outcome results
None listed