Acceptance and commitment therapy before and after bypass surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests if Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a type of counseling that helps you handle difficult emotions and thoughts, can improve recovery after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. It is for people who are scheduled for bypass surgery and can attend video or phone sessions.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for bypass surgery (CABG) at the University of Iowa hospital
- You have a phone or device that can make video or audio calls
- You speak English well enough to take part in counseling sessions
- You do not have another life-threatening illness besides your heart condition
- You do not have active thoughts of hurting yourself
- You have been on the same dose of any psychiatric medication for at least the past 4 weeks
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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