Meditation may ease stress for heart disease patients

NCT ID NCT07648368

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Universidad Rey Juan Carlos Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tested whether adding a 16-week meditation program to standard cardiac rehabilitation helps people with coronary artery disease feel less stressed and anxious. Forty participants were split into two groups: one did meditation plus rehab, the other did rehab alone. Researchers measured stress, anxiety, depression, and quality of life before and after the program.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Meditation program (structured group sessions and daily home practice)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help heart patients feel less stressed and anxious.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The meditation program requires daily practice, which some people may find hard to keep up.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder coronary artery disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANXIETY CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE STRESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Centre of the University of Lisbon (CRECUL)

Lisbon, Portugal

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