Cardiac Self-Efficacy in Patients With Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (NCT07272798) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Cardiac Self-Efficacy in Patients With Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Syria10 participantsStarted 2025-11-20
Plain-language summary
This study aims to analyze the effect of Pulmonary Endarterectomy (PEA) on patients' self-confidence in managing their chronic illness.
Patients' confidence (or self-efficacy) will be measured using the following questionnaires: 10-item Perceived Efficacy in Patient-Physician Interaction Scale (PEPPI), Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Diseases 6-item Scale (SEMCD-6), Sullivan's cardiac self-efficacy scale 13-items (SCSES). The association between improved confidence and better physical results will be analyzed, such as being able to walk longer (6 mint walk test (6-Minute Walk Test)).
Ultimately, this study will help understanding the psychological side of recovery and might lead to better support programs to help patients feel more capable and live better lives after their operation.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* all patients undergoing pulmonary thromboendarterectomy for CTEPH
* Able to read and understand the informed consent form and study questionnaires
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients undergoing Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty (BPA) or receiving only medical therapy (as the focus is on the surgical cohort).
* Emergency or salvage PEA procedures (to ensure stable baseline assessment).
* Inability to complete the questionnaires due to severe cognitive impairment, psychiatric illness, or language barrier.
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.
What they're measuring
1
10-item Perceived Efficacy in Patient-Physician Interaction Scale (PEPPI)
Timeframe: Preoperatively and 6 months postoperatively
2
Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Diseases 6-item Scale (SEMCD-6)
Timeframe: Preoperatively and 6 months postoperatively