Mind over heartbeat: mindfulness may ease AFib anxiety
NCT ID NCT02133365
First seen Nov 06, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This small study tested a mindfulness and exposure therapy program in 13 adults with atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) who also had high anxiety sensitivity. The goal was to see if the program could reduce heart-related anxiety, symptom burden, and AFib episodes. The approach combined mindfulness techniques with gradual exposure to feared body sensations.
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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