Supporting Methods in Cardiovascular Diseases Rehabilitation
NCT ID: NCT06241534
Last Updated: 2024-07-11
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
45 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2024-02-01
2024-05-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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The first group of patients will receive relaxation-therapeutic recordings (referred to as the Recording Group) in addition to monitored cardiac physical training. The second group will receive virtual reality (VR) therapy (referred to as the VR Group) alongside monitored cardiac physical training. The third group (referred to as the Control Group) will receive Schultz Autogenic Training as a standard supplement to cardiological training.
The aims of the study:
1. The evaluation of the influence of relaxation-therapeutic recordings on the anxiety-depressive symptoms and the stress level of the patients undergoing second stage of cardiac rehabilitation.
2. The comparison of the effectiveness of therapeutic recordings with the effectiveness of VR therapy and Schultz Autogenic Training.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Recordings Group
Cardiac rehabilitation supplemented by relaxation-therapeutic recordings
Cardiac rehabilitation
Four weeks of cardiac rehabilitation conducted in an outpatient care facility. Three times per week (80 minutes per day) cardiologically monitored aerobic training consisting of: 40 minutes of interval training on a cycloergometer and 40 minutes of general fitness exercises.
Relaxation-therapeutic recordings
8 sessions of relaxation-therapeutic recordings in the non-sleep deep rest concept.
The content of the recording is based on the 'body scanning technique', which constitutes the core of the therapy. This approach aims to quiet the overactive sympathetic part of the autonomic nervous system. During therapy, the patients take a 'journey' through their own body from feet to head. Following the voice of the narrator, the patient focuses on specific body parts, tries to feel this place and then relaxes tense muscles. Relaxation of individual body parts (muscle groups) is combined with breathing exercises. Conscious and mindful breathing deepens the state of relaxation. Additionally, the recording includes therapeutic suggestions related to making a choice between: overload and relief, holding on and letting go, acting and sensing. Furthermore, suggestions focus the patient on inner wisdom that allows them to make the best decisions.
VR Group
Cardiac rehabilitation supplemented by VR therapy
Cardiac rehabilitation
Four weeks of cardiac rehabilitation conducted in an outpatient care facility. Three times per week (80 minutes per day) cardiologically monitored aerobic training consisting of: 40 minutes of interval training on a cycloergometer and 40 minutes of general fitness exercises.
Virtual reality therapy
8 sessions of VR therapy (each of them 20 minutes long). As a virtual reality source, VR TierOne device (Stolgraf®) were used. Thanks to using head mounted display and the phenomenon of total immersion VR therapy provides an intense visual, auditory and kinesthetic stimulation. It can have a calming and mood-improving effect or help the patients recognize their psychological resources and motivate to the rehabilitation process. In the virtual therapeutic garden there are a rich set of symbols and metaphors based on Ericksonian Psychotherapy approach.The most important is the Garden of Revival which symbolizes the patient's health. It used to be full of life and energy, now it is neglected, requires work to be revived. In the therapeutic process day by day, the therapist tells the patient a symbolic story about his/her situation.
Control Group
Cardiac rehabilitation supplemented by Schultz Autogenic Training
Cardiac rehabilitation
Four weeks of cardiac rehabilitation conducted in an outpatient care facility. Three times per week (80 minutes per day) cardiologically monitored aerobic training consisting of: 40 minutes of interval training on a cycloergometer and 40 minutes of general fitness exercises.
Schultz Autogenic Training
8 sessions of Schultz Autogenic Training (each of them 20 minutes long).
Interventions
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Cardiac rehabilitation
Four weeks of cardiac rehabilitation conducted in an outpatient care facility. Three times per week (80 minutes per day) cardiologically monitored aerobic training consisting of: 40 minutes of interval training on a cycloergometer and 40 minutes of general fitness exercises.
Relaxation-therapeutic recordings
8 sessions of relaxation-therapeutic recordings in the non-sleep deep rest concept.
The content of the recording is based on the 'body scanning technique', which constitutes the core of the therapy. This approach aims to quiet the overactive sympathetic part of the autonomic nervous system. During therapy, the patients take a 'journey' through their own body from feet to head. Following the voice of the narrator, the patient focuses on specific body parts, tries to feel this place and then relaxes tense muscles. Relaxation of individual body parts (muscle groups) is combined with breathing exercises. Conscious and mindful breathing deepens the state of relaxation. Additionally, the recording includes therapeutic suggestions related to making a choice between: overload and relief, holding on and letting go, acting and sensing. Furthermore, suggestions focus the patient on inner wisdom that allows them to make the best decisions.
Virtual reality therapy
8 sessions of VR therapy (each of them 20 minutes long). As a virtual reality source, VR TierOne device (Stolgraf®) were used. Thanks to using head mounted display and the phenomenon of total immersion VR therapy provides an intense visual, auditory and kinesthetic stimulation. It can have a calming and mood-improving effect or help the patients recognize their psychological resources and motivate to the rehabilitation process. In the virtual therapeutic garden there are a rich set of symbols and metaphors based on Ericksonian Psychotherapy approach.The most important is the Garden of Revival which symbolizes the patient's health. It used to be full of life and energy, now it is neglected, requires work to be revived. In the therapeutic process day by day, the therapist tells the patient a symbolic story about his/her situation.
Schultz Autogenic Training
8 sessions of Schultz Autogenic Training (each of them 20 minutes long).
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* the second stage of cardiac rehabilitation conducted in outpatient settings
Exclusion Criteria
* presence of the following issues at the time of the examination or in the medical data: disturbances of consciousness, psychotic symptoms or other serious psychiatric disorders;
* initiation of psychiatric treatment during the research project;
* contraindications for virtual therapy (epilepsy, vertigo, eyesight impairment);
* the patient's refusal at any stage of the research project.
40 Years
85 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Gajda-Med District Hospital
UNKNOWN
Cardiology Center Pro Corde
UNKNOWN
Healthcare Innovation Technology Lab, IRCCS San Camillo Hospital
UNKNOWN
Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Adam Wrzeciono, MSc
MSc
Principal Investigators
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Joanna Szczepańska-Gieracha, Prof.
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences
Adam Wrzeciono, MSc.
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences
Sandra Jóźwik, Ph.D.
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Cardiology Center Pro Corde
Błażej Cieślik, Ph.D.
Role: STUDY_CHAIR
Healthcare Innovation Technology Lab, IRCCS San Camillo Hospital
Paweł Kiper, Ph.D.
Role: STUDY_CHAIR
Healthcare Innovation Technology Lab, IRCCS San Camillo Hospital
Robert Gajda, Prof.
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Gajda-Med District Hospital
Locations
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Cardiology Center Pro Corde
Wroclaw, , Poland
Countries
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References
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Natt Och Dag Y, Mehlig K, Rosengren A, Lissner L, Rosvall M. Negative emotional states and negative life events: Consequences for cardiovascular health in a general population. J Psychosom Res. 2020 Feb;129:109888. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2019.109888. Epub 2019 Nov 29.
Silverman AL, Herzog AA, Silverman DI. Hearts and Minds: Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: Unsung Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease. Cardiol Rev. 2019 Jul/Aug;27(4):202-207. doi: 10.1097/CRD.0000000000000228.
Szczepanska-Gieracha J, Morka J, Kowalska J, Kustrzycki W, Rymaszewska J. The role of depressive and anxiety symptoms in the evaluation of cardiac rehabilitation efficacy after coronary artery bypass grafting surgery. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2012 Nov;42(5):e108-14. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezs463. Epub 2012 Aug 19.
Szczepanska-Gieracha J, Jozwik S, Cieslik B, Mazurek J, Gajda R. Immersive Virtual Reality Therapy as a Support for Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Pilot Randomized-Controlled Trial. Cyberpsychol Behav Soc Netw. 2021 Aug;24(8):543-549. doi: 10.1089/cyber.2020.0297. Epub 2021 Feb 11.
Jozwik S, Cieslik B, Gajda R, Szczepanska-Gieracha J. Evaluation of the Impact of Virtual Reality-Enhanced Cardiac Rehabilitation on Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease: A Randomised Controlled Trial. J Clin Med. 2021 May 16;10(10):2148. doi: 10.3390/jcm10102148.
Jozwik S, Cieslik B, Gajda R, Szczepanska-Gieracha J. The Use of Virtual Therapy in Cardiac Rehabilitation of Female Patients with Heart Disease. Medicina (Kaunas). 2021 Jul 28;57(8):768. doi: 10.3390/medicina57080768.
Jozwik S, Wrzeciono A, Cieslik B, Kiper P, Szczepanska-Gieracha J, Gajda R. The Use of Virtual Therapy in Cardiac Rehabilitation of Male Patients with Coronary Heart Disease: A Randomized Pilot Study. Healthcare (Basel). 2022 Apr 16;10(4):745. doi: 10.3390/healthcare10040745.
Other Identifiers
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RCT/CR/01/2023
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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