Mindfulness may ease anxiety for heart device patients
NCT ID NCT06021236
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a mindfulness program (including meditation, body scans, and gentle yoga) could help people with implanted heart devices like ICDs or pacemakers feel less anxious, stressed, and depressed. The study planned to enroll 34 adults who had recently received such a device and had high anxiety or depression scores. However, the study was terminated early, so the full results are not available.
What this could mean
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Active substance
mindfulness-based intervention (meditation, body scan, yoga, compassionate blessing)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help heart device patients feel less anxious and depressed.
What could go wrong
This was a small, early study that was terminated, so results are limited. Mindfulness may not work for everyone, and the study cannot prove long-term benefits.
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Locations
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MacKay Junior College of Medicine, Nursing and Management
Taipei, 11260, Taiwan