Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 75

Exploring body scan effects on awareness in heart failure patients

Official title: The Effects of Body Scan on Enteroception in Patients With Heart Failure: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Run by Centro Cardiologico Monzino · NCT06737679 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests if mindfulness practices, like body scans, can help heart failure patients become more aware of their bodies and improve their overall well-being.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment110 (estimated)
SponsorCentro Cardiologico Monzino
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Milan, Italy and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 28, 2025
Main results expectedMarch 7, 2025
Study endsJanuary 31, 2026
Registry record updatedFebruary 7, 2025
Trial IDNCT06737679 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are Italian-speaking individuals diagnosed with heart failure who can provide informed consent.

Probably not a fit

Patients with documented cognitive impairment may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates how body scan techniques can influence enteroception, or the awareness of internal bodily sensations, in patients diagnosed with heart failure. Participants will engage in mindfulness practices focused on body awareness to assess potential improvements in their condition. The study aims to provide insights into self-care monitoring strategies that could enhance patient outcomes. The intervention involves guided body scan sessions designed to promote mindfulness and self-awareness.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could improve self-awareness and management of symptoms in heart failure patients.

How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of using body scan techniques in heart failure is novel, similar mindfulness interventions have shown promise in other patient populations.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosed with Heart Failure
* Italian speaking
* Willing to sign the Informed Consent Form

Exclusion Criteria:

* Cognitive Impairment documented in the medical records

Where it's running

  • Cardiology Center Monzino IRCCS
    Milan, Italy, Italy
    Recruiting
  • IRCCS Cardiology Center Monzino
    Milan, Italy
    Not yet recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.