Grit as a Predictor of Outcomes in Transcatheter Valvular Therapeutic Candidates
Overview
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Study type
InterventionalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Sponsor Protocol Number: 15-007088
About this study
The purpose of this study is to provide a survey to prospective candidates undergoing transcatheter valve replacement or repair at two time-points to assess grit, a psychological composite of personal diligence which has been validated to predict retention in other pursuits of long-term goals over and above assessments limited to intelligence and physical aptitude.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients approved to undergo transcatheter valve replacement or repair.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Severe cognitive impairment affecting the ability to answer a questionnaire
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