An Interventional Pilot Study to Investigate the Feasibility and Acceptance of a Structured Psychological Support Program for Patients, Caregivers, and Presymptomatic Carriers in Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis With Cardiomyopathy
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
Hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTRv) is a genetic, progressive and disabling disease that affects multiple organs and severely compromises the quality of life of patients and their families. A holistic approach is essential, which, in addition to early diagnosis and clinical management, includes psychological support to address the emotional and psychosocial impact of the disease. Although specific interventions for mental well-being are recommended, studies evaluating support tools for patients with ATTRv cardiomyopathy and their caregivers are lacking.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Minimum age of 18 years; * Fluent in Italian; * Patient, presymptomatic carrier or ATTRv caregiver, in charge of UOC General Medicine 2 - Amyloidosis Center of the Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo in Pavia; * Signing of the specific Informed Consent Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects who, although belonging to UOC General Medicine 2 - Amyloidosis Center of the Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo in Pavia - present a diagnosis of another type of amyloidosis.