Effects of Zazen meditation on heart health after a heart attack
Effects of Zazen Meditation on Physiological and Psychological Aspects in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction - Randomized Clinical Trial
This study is testing whether Zazen meditation can improve heart health and overall well-being in people who have recently had a heart attack.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 44 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06562478 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the impact of Zazen meditation on heart rate variability in patients who have recently experienced an acute myocardial infarction. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a meditation group or a control group, with assessments conducted before and after a 12-week intervention period. The study will evaluate various factors, including heart rate variability, quality of life, and biochemical parameters, to determine the potential benefits of meditation in cardiac rehabilitation. Participants will also engage in discussions about their experiences during the intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 who have recently suffered an acute myocardial infarction and can commit to attending sessions twice a week.
Not a fit: Patients with unstable angina, severe lung disease, or those unable to participate in physical activities may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance recovery and improve heart health in patients post-myocardial infarction through meditation.
How similar studies have performed: While meditation has been explored in various health contexts, this specific approach focusing on heart rate variability post-myocardial infarction is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Recent acute myocardial infarction * Both sexes * \>18 years old * Availability to attend the hospital at least twice a week during the study period * Agree to the study and sign the Free and Informed Consent Form. Exclusion Criteria: * Unstable angina * Extensive residual myocardial ischemia (at rest or on exertion) * Inadequate blood pressure response during exercise * Congestive heart failure class III or IV * Severe lung disease * Difficulty or inability to walk * Pacemaker * Participation in other clinical trials
Where this trial is running
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
- Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre — Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Rosane M Nery, PhD — Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre
- Study coordinator: Rosane M Nery, PhD
- Email: rosane.nery@gmail.com
- Phone: +555133597634
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.