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Comparison of guided imagery and diaphragmatic breathing on anxiety

Comparison of the effect of guided imagery with diaphragmatic breathing on anxiety in patients scheduled for coronary angiography

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20250715066498N1
Enrollment
90
Registered
2025-09-14
Start date
2025-09-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-09-15

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Patients who are candidates for coronary angiography.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: The diaphragmatic breathing group, one hour prior to angiography, after obtaining informed consent, completing the demographic questionnaire and the HADS anxiety

Sponsors

Shahid Rajaei Cardiovascular Medical, Research, and Educational Center
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age over 18 years Willingness to cooperate Full alertness Literacy in reading and writing Candidate for coronary angiography

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Hearing problem Use of anti-anxiety medications in the past 6 months History of psychiatric illness Substance addiction Use of stress reduction methods before the start of this study Patients with moderate to severe anxiety

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Anxiety. Timepoint: Anxiety is measured before and after the intervention of diaphragmatic breathing and guided imagery. It is also measured before and after routine care in the control group. Method of measurement: Anxiety is evaluated through the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) questionnaire.;Blood pressure measurement. Timepoint: Blood pressure will be measured before and after the interventions of diaphragmatic breathing and guided imagery. It will also be measured before and after routine care in the control group. Method of measurement: using manual blood pressure monitor.;Heart rate. Timepoint: Heart rate will be measured before and after the interventions of diaphragmatic breathing and guided imagery. It will also be measured before and after routine care in the control group. Method of measurement: Pulse oximeter.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactZeynab Khorshidi Nikbin

Shahid Rajaei Cardiovascular Medical, Research, and Educational Center

khbehnaz1996@gmail.com+98 21 23921

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026