Nurse-Led Heart Math Training Program With Substance Use Disorder
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Effectiveness of a Nurse-Led Heart Math Training Program on Resilience , Sense of Coherence, and Emotional Adjustment in Patients With Substance Use Disorder
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interventional
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Brief Summary
Substance use disorders (SUDs) pose significant challenges to individuals' psychological well-being, resilience, and emotional adjustment. These disorders often lead to detrimental effects on physical health, mental health, and overall quality of life, creating a critical need for effective interventions that can support recovery and enhance emotional resilience. One promising approach is the implementation of nurse-led HeartMath training programs. These programs utilize evidence-based techniques to improve emotional regulation, increase resilience, and foster a sense of coherence, which is the ability to perceive life as comprehensible, manageable, and meaningful.
Trial Health
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participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable
Started Jul 2024
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
May 25, 2024
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
May 31, 2024
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
July 1, 2024
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
July 30, 2024
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
August 1, 2024
CompletedMay 31, 2024
May 1, 2024
29 days
May 25, 2024
May 25, 2024
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Patients with substance use disorder who participate in a nurse-led HeartMath training program
Patients with substance use disorder who participate in a nurse-led HeartMath training program will show a statistically significant increase in resilience, as measured by the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), compared to those who do not participate in the program.
three months
Study Arms (2)
nurse-led HeartMath training program on patients with substance use disorder
EXPERIMENTALThe HeartMath training program, developed by the HeartMath Institute, focuses on teaching individuals self-regulation skills that promote heart-brain coherence. This state of coherence has been associated with improved cognitive function, emotional stability, and physical health. By integrating this training into the care of patients with SUDs, nurses can play a pivotal role in addressing the complex emotional and psychological needs of this population.
Non-experimental patients with substance use disorder
NO INTERVENTIONInterventions
he nurse-led HeartMath training program consists of several key components designed to enhance resilience, sense of coherence, and emotional adjustment: Heart-Focused Breathing Techniques: Patients are taught specific breathing techniques that help synchronize heart and brain activity, leading to a state of physiological coherence. Emotional Regulation Skills: The training includes exercises that help individuals recognize and shift from negative to positive emotional states, thereby improving emotional stability and reducing stress.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- substance abuse for at least one month
You may not qualify if:
- out side hospital
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Alexandria university
Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, 21913, Egypt
Related Publications (1)
Elzohairy NW, Eweida RS, Othman AA, Hammad HA, Ramadan Atta MH. Effectiveness of a Nurse-Led HeartMath Training Program on Resilience, Emotional Adjustment, and Treatment Motivation Among Patients With Substance Use Disorder: A Randomized Control Trial. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs. 2025 Aug;22(4):e70061. doi: 10.1111/wvn.70061.
PMID: 40708166DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT
- Purpose
- SUPPORTIVE CARE
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
May 25, 2024
First Posted
May 31, 2024
Study Start
July 1, 2024
Primary Completion
July 30, 2024
Study Completion
August 1, 2024
Last Updated
May 31, 2024
Record last verified: 2024-05