The Effect of Mindfulness on Vascular Inflammation in Stable Coronary Disease
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Atherosclerosis
Stress
Inflammation
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 45 – 65
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 36 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital · Other
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About This Trial
This study aims to evaluate the effect of 8 weeks of a stress reduction intervention on atherosclerotic plaque inflammation in adults with stable coronary artery disease, as quantified by positron emission tomography (PET) with 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) in individuals with increased psychosocial stress.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Must admit to feeling stressed and/or have PSS score \> 13 (moderate stress)
* Must be willing to complete stress reduction course and imaging sessions with \< 3 missed appointments in last year
* Known clinical cardiovascular disease with prior atherosclerotic myocardial infa…
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