Can meditation and walking help heart patients overcome fear of exercise?
NCT ID NCT07544459
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether adding mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) to aerobic exercise helps heart patients who recently had a stent procedure. 150 participants were split into two groups: one did only aerobic training, the other added daily mindfulness sessions. Researchers measured fear of movement, heart rate variability, exercise tolerance, and anxiety and depression symptoms. The goal was to see if the combination improves recovery and quality of life better than exercise alone.
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Active substance
mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) combined with aerobic training
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help heart patients feel less afraid of exercise and improve their recovery after a stent procedure.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with no blinding, so results may not apply to everyone. The improvements seen might be due to extra attention rather than the specific combination of therapies.
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Locations
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Linyi People's Hospital
Linyi, Shandong, 276000, China