Mindfulness may cool artery inflammation in heart patients

NCT ID NCT04505865

First seen Mar 21, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study looks at whether an 8-week stress reduction program can lower inflammation in the arteries of people with stable heart disease. About 36 adults who feel stressed will learn mindfulness techniques and get special PET/MRI scans to measure changes. The goal is to see if calming the mind can calm artery inflammation.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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