Research Center: Brown University Health (The Miriam Hospital)
Location: 1 Hoppin Street, Coro Building Suite 314, Providence, RI, 02903
Lead Researcher: Emily C. Gathright, PhD
IRB: This study has been reviewed and approved by the Brown University Health Institutional Review Board

Each year, many adults face challenges after experiencing a heart attack or chest pain. Unfortunately, recovery isn’t always straightforward, and improving habits like staying active, eating healthy, or managing medications can feel overwhelming.

This study is investigating whether brief education or an 8-10 session coaching program can help participants improve their depressed mood and work on health behaviors such as quitting smoking, increasing physical activity, or getting better sleep. By joining, you’ll contribute to valuable cardiac research and explore tools that may support your recovery.

Don’t wait—take the first step toward advancing heart health research and see if you qualify today!

• Participants will be compensated for participating in this study. Compensation will only be provided to eligible participants who complete the study.
• Participants will be contributing valuable information that may benefit society in the future.
• Participants will be helping to advance medical research.

• If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you can withdraw at any time.
• Any information that you provide will be kept strictly confidential, except as required by law.
• Qualified health professionals will monitor your health as it relates to the study.

• Men and women aged 18-80.
• Must have been diagnosed with unstable angina or experienced a heart attack within the last 2 to 12 months
• Must have received care in a Brown University Health (formerly Lifespan)-affiliated hospital or clinic since then
• Must be able to speak and understand English
• Must have access to a phone without restrictions on voice minutes or video conferencing
• Must have a primary care provider
• Must live within a 90-minute driving distance from Brown University Health (The Miriam Hospital)
• Must not plan to relocate further than a 90-minute driving distance from Brown University Health (The Miriam Hospital) during the study
• Must have an address where packages can be received
• Must not have a hearing impairment that may impact communication with an assessor or coach via phone or video conferencing
• Must not currently be receiving hospice care
• Must not currently be attending a cardiac rehabilitation program
• Must be able and willing to participate in the study for approximately 6 months and complete the required procedures

The study team will explain the research in its entirety but some details are:

• Participants must attend up to 3 in-person study visits (Baseline, 3 months, and 6 months), 1 telephone visit, and between 1 to 10 telehealth coaching sessions, depending on the assigned treatment group.
• Participants must complete questionnaires, provide blood pressure and finger-prick blood samples, wear a wrist device to track physical activity and sleep for 7 days before certain visits, and be willing to implement changes to at least one health behavior (e.g., smoking, physical activity, diet, sleep, or medication adherence).
• Participants must not select their treatment group but will be randomly assigned to Group A (brief education and mental health resources) or Group B (8-10 coaching sessions on managing mood and health behaviors).

Brown University Health (The Miriam Hospital)
The Miriam Hospital is part of the prestigious Brown University Health (formerly Lifespan) health system, based in Rhode Island. The Miriam Hospital is a teaching hospital affiliated with Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical School, offering cutting-edge care, research, and training. Known for its excellence in areas like cardiology, behavioral medicine, and oncology, The Miriam Hospital partners with Brown University to conduct groundbreaking research aimed at advancing medical science and improving patient outcomes. Together, they provide top-tier healthcare services while fostering innovation and education.