Plain-English translation of NCT06562478 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether zazen meditation—a form of sitting meditation focused on breathing and mindfulness—can help people who have recently experienced a heart attack. Researchers want to see if this practice can improve how your heart responds to stress and how you feel emotionally after a heart attack. The study will track both immediate effects (during meditation) and longer-term effects (over 12 weeks).
After a heart attack, many patients struggle with anxiety and an overactive nervous system, which can put extra strain on the healing heart. This trial exists to see whether meditation could be a simple, low-cost way to help your body relax and recover more effectively.
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You will visit the hospital twice a week for 3 months (24 sessions total). Half of participants will practice zazen meditation, starting with 5 minutes and gradually building to 15 minutes per session; the other half will watch a neutral documentary for 30 minutes as a comparison group. Before and after the study, you'll complete heart health assessments including questionnaires, heart rhythm measurements, a walking test, and blood work. During your third session, researchers will monitor your heart rate more closely to see how your body responds. After each session, you'll have tea with researchers to discuss any questions or concerns.
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