Plain-English translation of NCT06298864 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
After a heart attack, many people develop anxiety specifically about their heart and heart symptoms—worry that can actually increase the risk of future heart problems. This study is testing whether an 8-week online therapy program called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help reduce this anxiety and improve daily life. You would work with a therapist online through written messages each week.
Heart attack survivors often struggle with anxiety and fear about their symptoms, which can lead to avoiding activities and increase the risk of future heart events. There's a need to find effective, accessible treatments that can help people feel safer and more confident after a heart attack—and online therapy may be a practical solution.
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You will be randomly assigned to one of two online programs, each lasting 8 weeks. Both involve working through online modules with guidance from a therapist who communicates with you through written messages each week. One program focuses on gradually facing your fears about heart symptoms, while the other focuses on healthy lifestyle habits after a heart attack. Both require similar time and attention from your therapist.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 14, 2026 · Not medical advice
Sweden
Karolinska Institutet
Collaborators
Karolinska University Hospital
Enrollment target
~176 participants
Started
March 2024
Primary completion
October 2026
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in September 2025.
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Central contact
Josefin Särnholm, Lic psychologist, PhD
Karolinska Institutet
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