The Cardiac Depression Scale (CDS) in both its long and short forms has been validated in various languages and populations and is used to detect depression in individuals with cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, there is no validity and reliability study of the CDS for CVD patients in the Turkish population available in the literature, which prevents its use in Turkish population. The study aims to test the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of long and short forms of the CDS in Turkish individuals with CVD.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 18 or older and providing written consent to participate in the study
* Diagnosed with any cardiovascular disease (coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, cardiomyopathy, heart failure, valve diseases, arrhythmia) and in a stable condition
* No physical and/or mental condition that would prevent completing the scales
* Literate in Turkish
Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals who do not meet the inclusion criteria will be excluded.
* Participants who are found to have incomplete responses to the scale questions after being included in the study, as well as those who choose to withdraw from the study voluntarily, will be removed.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.