Meditation and Education That is Nurse Delivered for Symptom Management in Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (PAF)

Not Applicable

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

• Registration Number: NCT03834844
• Lead Sponsor: Stanford University

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2018-05-01
• Study First Submitted: 2019-02-06
• Study First Submitted QC: 2019-02-06
• Study First Posted: 2019-02-08
• Status Verified: 2024-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-11-27
• Last Update Posted: 2024-12-02
• Primary Completion: 2024-12-31
• Study Completion: 2025-12-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: FACTORIAL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change from Baseline Atrial Fibrillation Symptom Burden and Symptom Severity Scores	Baseline (Initial), 12 month	Atrial Fibrillation Burden and Symptom Severity will be calculated from the patient-completed responses on the Atrial Fibrillation Symptom Severity Scale-Symptom Burden can range from 3.25 (minimally bothersome) to 30 (continuous symptomatic episodes) and is based on event frequency (1-10), duration (1.25-10), and global episode (1-10). Symptom severity is based on symptom specific subscale with range from 0(no symptoms) to 35 (severe symptoms).
Change from Baseline in AF Quality of Life Score	Baseline (Initial), 12 month	Quality of Life will be assessed using a patient completed questionnaire, Atrial Fibrillation Effect on Quality of Life Questionnaire. The AFEQT score is a combined score of 21 items (21-100) with a higher score representing greater QOL.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change from Baseline in Anxiety	Baseline (Initial), 12 months	Anxiety will be measured using the Cardiac Anxiety Questionnaire with a calculated score (0-72) and higher scores indicate greater heart focused anxiety.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Stanford Health Care; 🇺🇸 Stanford, California, United States