Key result
Group-based mindfulness for PAH suffers high attrition with only ~56% completing 6-month follow-up.
Why the study?
Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) had not been previously applied to people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) despite substantial psychological burden and high treatment costs.
Is a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) intervention feasible and acceptable in individuals with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)?
RCT (n=34)
Single-blind
1:1 to 3:1
Yes
Is a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) intervention feasible and acceptable in individuals with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)?
A group-based mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension had poor attendance due to travel difficulties, suggesting internet-based delivery may be more feasible.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Group-based MBSR is not feasible in PAH; challenges in-person delivery and supports remote formats in future trials.
Tulloh et al. (2018) conducted an RCT in Pulmonary arterial hypertension (n=34). Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) vs. Treatment as usual was evaluated on Feasibility (completion of 6-month questionnaires). A group-based mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension had poor attendance and high attrition, with only 55.9% of randomized participants completing 6-month follow-up.
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