NCT07633132

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effects of a combined mind-body intervention consisting of progressive muscle relaxation and guided imagery on psychological outcomes in patients with stable coronary artery disease. A total of 40 participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive eight individualized sessions over four weeks in addition to standard medical care, while the control group will continue with standard care only. Primary and secondary outcomes will be assessed using validated self-report instruments, including the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and COPE Inventory, administered at baseline and after the intervention period. The main objective of the study is to determine whether structured mind-body techniques can reduce perceived stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms and improve coping strategies in patients with coronary artery disease.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
40

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
1mo left

Started Jun 2026

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress63%
Jun 2026Sep 2026

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 3, 2026

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 8, 2026

Completed
1 day until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 9, 2026

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 1, 2026

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2026

Expected
Last Updated

June 22, 2026

Status Verified

June 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

2 months

First QC Date

June 3, 2026

Last Update Submit

June 18, 2026

Conditions

Keywords

AnxietyDepressionStressCardiac Rehabilitation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) Score

    The primary outcome is the change in perceived stress levels measured by the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) between baseline and the end of the 4-week intervention period.Scores range from 0 to 16, with higher scores indicating greater perceived stress.

    Baseline and 4 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Change in Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) Anxiety Score

    Baseline and 4 weeks

  • Change in Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) Depression Score

    Baseline and 4 weeks

  • Change in COPE Coping Strategies Scale Scores

    Baseline and 4 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Intervention Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this arm will receive an eight-session individualized mind-body intervention consisting of progressive muscle relaxation and guided imagery in addition to standard medical care. Sessions will be delivered twice weekly over four weeks in a clinical setting by trained researchers.

Behavioral: Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Guided Imagery

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in this arm will receive standard medical care only without any additional psychological or behavioral intervention.

Interventions

A structured mind-body intervention consisting of progressive muscle relaxation and guided imagery techniques delivered in eight individualized sessions over four weeks.

Intervention Group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • 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

You may not qualify if:

  • 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

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology

Ankara, 06000, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

Related Publications (1)

  • Richards SH, Anderson L, Jenkinson CE, Whalley B, Rees K, Davies P, Bennett P, Liu Z, West R, Thompson DR, Taylor RS. Psychological interventions for coronary heart disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2017 Apr 28;4(4):CD002902. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD002902.pub4.

    PMID: 28452408BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Coronary Artery DiseaseAnxiety DisordersDepression

Interventions

Autogenic TrainingImagery, Psychotherapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Coronary DiseaseMyocardial IschemiaHeart DiseasesCardiovascular DiseasesArteriosclerosisArterial Occlusive DiseasesVascular DiseasesMental DisordersBehavioral SymptomsBehavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

HypnosisMind-Body TherapiesComplementary TherapiesTherapeuticsPsychotherapyBehavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Officials

  • Şeyda Candeniz, PhD

    Ankara University

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Central Study Contacts

Seyda Candeniz, PhD

CONTACT

Gamze Ekici, PhD

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Masking Details
No additional masking is applied. This is an open-label study.
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group in a parallel design. The intervention group will receive an eight-session individualized mind-body program consisting of progressive muscle relaxation and guided imagery, while the control group will receive standard medical care only. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and post-intervention to evaluate between-group and within-group changes over time.
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assistant Professor (Dr.)

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 3, 2026

First Posted

June 8, 2026

Study Start

June 9, 2026

Primary Completion

August 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

September 1, 2026

Last Updated

June 22, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share

De-identified individual participant data underlying the results reported in publications, including demographic characteristics, baseline assessments, outcome measures (PSS, HADS, and COPE scores), and relevant study variables, will be made available upon reasonable request to qualified researchers. All shared data will be stripped of personal identifiers to protect participant confidentiality.

Shared Documents
STUDY PROTOCOL, SAP, ICF
Time Frame
De-identified individual participant data and supporting documents will be available beginning 6 months after publication of the primary study results and will remain available for 5 years thereafter
Access Criteria
De-identified individual participant data, study protocol, statistical analysis plan, and informed consent form will be available to qualified researchers upon reasonable request. Requests must include a scientifically sound research proposal and will be subject to approval by the study investigators. Data will be provided in a secure manner to protect participant confidentiality.

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