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Meditation and Education That is Nurse Delivered for Symptom Management in Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (PAF)
Recruiting
I'm InterestedTrial ID: NCT03834844
Purpose
The aim of this project is to determine whether the entire intervention (Mindfulness
meditation, AF education, and weekly phone visits) that is nurse delivered to individuals
with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is more effective than a combination, single or no
intervention in the reduction of overall AF symptoms, anxiety, and negative illness
perception; or the improvement of quality of life (QOL) and functional status.
Official Title
Mindfulness Meditation and Patient Education for Symptom Management in Individuals With Atrial Fibrillation(AF): Do They Need to Be Offered Together?
Stanford Investigator(s)
Linda K. Ottoboni, PhD, CNS
Clinical Assistant Professor, Medicine - Primary Care and Population Health
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Individuals with Symptomatic Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
2. A symptomatic episode of PAF within last 6 months
3. 18 years old or greater
4. Able to read and understand English
5. Able to participate in weekly phone calls
6. Able to attend two video visit/phone sessions that are 6 weeks apart
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Diagnosed with low cardiac function (NYHA Class IV)
2. Life expectancy of less than 6 months
3. Hospitalized in prior 3 months for illness other than PAF
4. Previously practiced mindfulness
5. Cognitive impairment
Intervention(s):
behavioral: Meditation
other: AF Education
other: Phone Calls
Recruiting
I'm InterestedContact Information
Stanford University
School of Medicine
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford,
CA
94305
Linda Ottoboni, PhD
6504985914