Compassion Strikes Back
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
LVAD Caregivers
LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device)
Quality of Life (QOL)
Self-Compassion
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 80
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 40 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Florida · Other
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About This Trial
Research has shown that LVAD patients and their caregivers typically experience increased mental health concerns and decreased quality of life following LVAD implantation and hospital discharge. The purpose of this study is to explore how to improve quality of life for LVAD patients and their caregivers in the initial transition from hospital to home after LVAD implantation.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* LVAD implantation or caregiver or patient with LVAD; over 18 years old; primary caregiver is a family member
Exclusion Criteria:
* Currently or in the past 3 months received psychotherapy or psychosocial or peer support; hospitalized for psychiatric reasons in the past 6 mon…
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