Enhancing quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure: A feasibility study of a mindfulness-based psychological intervention

Enhancing quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure: A feasibility study of a mindfulness-based psychological intervention - Enhancing quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON29818

Enrollment

Registered

2006-05-24

Start date

2006-11-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-06-18

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

The intervention consists of weekly group sessions of two hours and thirty minutes during which participants will practice in mindfulness: mindful breathing, mindful slow movement, mindful sitting,

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - Systolic heart failure - LVEF

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - age > 80 years - hospitalisation or medical invasive interventions within a month before inclusion - cognitive impairment - treatment for a psychological disorder

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The outcomes will be measured before and after the intervention by means of validated questionnaires. These measure the extent of psychological distress (including symptoms of anxiety and depression), positive and negative affect, fatigue, and quality of life. In addition, an evaluation form will be used to determine the practical feasibility of the study in this group.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not applicable.	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results