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Activity Context

In this pilot study, we want to find out more about the activities and health of patients after a heart attack or stent procedure.

Age & Gender

18 years ~ 99 years
Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Visit Availability

Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

If you decide to take part, you will answer a set of health questionnaires on the phone with a research assistant. You will also attend one in-person study visit lasting about 80 minutes. You will wear 2 non-invasive devices that track physical activity over 9 days and use a smartphone app on your personal device which will ask you to answer short surveys each day for 8 days.

Incentives

Up to $90

In-person visits:
1

Phone or online visits:
1

Total length of participation:
Approximately 10 days

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

you have had a myocardial infarction (heart attack) or stent procedures in the last 60 days
you are at least 18 years old
you have access to a smartphone and are willing to download a mobile application

Not eligible if:

you are a non-English speaker
have a diagnosis of Somatoform Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, or any cognitive impairment
do not have a working phone number
are in a skilled nursing facility, rehab facility, or a long-term care hospital

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Primary Visit Location

Cardiometabolic Lab
Fetzer Hall (UNC-Chapel Hill)
210 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Montika Bush
Emergency Medicine

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Observational

Study Topics

Aging
Behavior
Chronic Conditions
Heart and Circulation
Injury/Injury Prevention
Wellness and Lifestyle
Movement

IRB Number

23-3257

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