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It is known that laughter can bring benefits in terms of physiological and psychological parameters, in addition to improving the individual's quality of life. However, the literature is still scarce as to the existence of studies investigating the effects of a comedy film specifically in hemodynamics.
Objective: To evaluate the effect of a comedy film session on the cardiac index, Systemic Vascular Resistance and Vascular Resistance Index Systemic in stable ischemic heart disease patients.
Method: Randomized Clinical Trial. Patients will be coming from Ischemic Heart Disease clinic at the Hospital de ClÃnicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), all in regular monitoring.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group Treatment | Experimental | Patients in this group will watch a comedy show that will will not exceed 30 minutes. This group will have until five patients. |
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| Group Control | Other | patients in this group will watch a documentary that will not exceed 30 minutes. This will have until five patients |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Treatment | Other | Patients in this group will watch a comedy show that will will not exceed 30 minutes. This group will have until five patients. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Cardiography impedance | To assess the volumes and fluid passing through the chest at rest and during the exercise session will be used the Cardiography impedance device PhysioFlow, Enduro model (ManatecBiomedical, France). | 28 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Humor | it will be used the Humor Scale of Brunel | 28 weeks |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Ricardo Stein, PhD | Hospital de ClÃnicas de Porto Alegre | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Hospital De ClÃnicas de Porto Alegre | Porto Alegre | Rio Grande do Sul | 90035-903 | Brazil |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19261601 | Background | Polanczyk CA, Ribeiro JP. Coronary artery disease in Brazil: contemporary management and future perspectives. Heart. 2009 Jun;95(11):870-6. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2008.155853. Epub 2009 Mar 3. | |
| 16415199 | Background | Miller M, Mangano C, Park Y, Goel R, Plotnick GD, Vogel RA. Impact of cinematic viewing on endothelial function. Heart. 2006 Feb;92(2):261-2. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2005.061424. No abstract available. |
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| ID | Term |
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| D003324 | Coronary Artery Disease |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D003327 | Coronary Disease |
| D017202 | Myocardial Ischemia |
| D006331 | Heart Diseases |
| D002318 | Cardiovascular Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
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| D035061 | Control Groups |
| ID | Term |
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| D015340 | Epidemiologic Research Design |
| D004812 | Epidemiologic Methods |
| D008919 | Investigative Techniques |
| D012107 | Research Design |
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| Group Control | Other | patients in this group will watch a documentary that will not exceed 30 minutes. This will have until five patients |
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| D001161 |
| Arteriosclerosis |
| D001157 | Arterial Occlusive Diseases |
| D014652 | Vascular Diseases |
| D008722 | Methods |