Mind over matter: relaxation techniques aim to ease heart Patients' anxiety
NCT ID NCT07633132
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether combining progressive muscle relaxation and guided imagery can lower stress, anxiety, and depression in people with stable coronary artery disease. Forty adults will be split into two groups: one gets eight sessions of these mind-body techniques over four weeks plus standard care, the other gets standard care alone. Researchers will measure changes using questionnaires at the start and end of the study.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2026
- Finished
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Sep 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with stable coronary artery disease * Aged between 18 and 65 years * Able to read and understand Turkish * Able to complete study questionnaires and assessments * Willing to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of acute coronary syndrome within the last 3 months * Presence of a diagnosed severe psychiatric disorder * Cognitive impairment or communication difficulties that may interfere with study participation * Previous regular participation in mind-body interventions such as progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, meditation, or similar programs
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
Ankara, Ankara, 06000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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