A pilot randomised controlled trial investigating a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) intervention in individuals with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH): the PATHWAYS study.

Robert Michael TullohV GarrattJ TagneyJ Turner-CobbE MarquesR GreenwoodL HowardW Gin-SingA BartonP EwingsP CraggsW Hollingworth

Published in: Pilot and feasibility studies (2018)

We found that attendance at group MBSR was poor in people with chronic PAH within the context of a trial. Achieving better MBSR intervention attendance or use of an Internet-based programme might maximise the benefit of MBSR.

Keyphrases

study protocol
pulmonary arterial hypertension
randomized controlled trial
pulmonary artery
pulmonary hypertension
clinical trial
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
open label
chronic pain
healthcare
phase iii
phase ii
coronary artery
placebo controlled
double blind
heat stress