Meditation and Education That is Nurse Delivered for Symptom Management in Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (PAF)
Trial ID or NCT#
Status
RECRUITING
Purpose
The aim of this project is to determine whether the entire intervention (Mindfulness meditation, AF education, and weekly phone visits) that is nurse delivered to individuals with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is more effective than a combination, single or no intervention in the reduction of overall AF symptoms, anxiety, and negative illness perception; or the improvement of quality of life (QOL) and functional status.
Official Title
Mindfulness Meditation and Patient Education for Symptom Management in Individuals With Atrial Fibrillation(AF): Do They Need to Be Offered Together?
Eligibility Criteria
- 1. Individuals with Symptomatic Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation 2. A symptomatic episode of PAF within last 6 months 3. 18 years old or greater 4. Able to read and understand English 5. Able to participate in weekly phone calls 6. Able to attend two video visit/phone sessions that are 6 weeks apart
- 1. Diagnosed with low cardiac function (NYHA Class IV) 2. Life expectancy of less than 6 months 3. Hospitalized in prior 3 months for illness other than PAF 4. Previously practiced mindfulness 5. Cognitive impairment
Investigator(s)
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Contact
Linda Ottoboni, PhD
6504985914
View on ClinicalTrials.gov
