Mindfulness-Based Nursing Care and Anxiety in Open Heart Surgery Patients (NCT07397052) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Mindfulness-Based Nursing Care and Anxiety in Open Heart Surgery Patients
60 participantsStarted 2026-02-10
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of a mindfulness-based nursing intervention on anxiety levels and vital signs in patients undergoing open-heart surgery during the preoperative and early postoperative periods.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Having a planned elective open heart surgery
* Being able to communicate in Turkish and understand the given instructions
* Being conscious, cooperative and oriented
* Having agreed to participate in the research in the preoperative period
* Being extubated and hemodynamically stable in the postoperative period
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with pre-existing serious psychiatric illnesses (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder)
* Patients with cognitive impairment or those unable to complete the STAI-S scale
* Patients with neurological or sensory problems that impair hearing, speech, or communication
* Patients requiring long-term mechanical ventilation in the postoperative period
* Patients requiring re-intubation in the postoperative period
* Patients with hemodynamic instability or those monitored under deep sedation in the intensive care unit
* Patients who develop serious postoperative complications (e.g., stroke, massive bleeding)
* Patients who refuse to participate in the study or wish to withdraw from the study
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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State Anxiety Level (STAI-S)
Timeframe: At baseline (preoperative day), postoperative day 1, and postoperative day 2