Guided Meditation to Decrease Perioperative Anxiety and Increase Patient Intraoperative Compliance in Vascular Surgery
Peripheral Vascular Disease
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Peripheral Vascular Disease
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 18 years of age or older Undergoing an endovascular procedure for peripheral vascular disease Anesthesia plan for procedural sedation and analgesia Exclusion Criteria: Pre-existing psychiatric disorder such as anxiety, panic disorder, depression, psychosis, or bipolar disorder Non-English speaking Prior history of lower extremity amputation Urgent or Emergent Surgery Anesthesia plan for general anesthesia Undergoing a hybrid procedure (simultaneous endovascular and open surgery)
Sites / Locations
- Massachusetts General HospitalRecruiting
- Newton Wellesley HospitalRecruiting
- Salem HospitalRecruiting
- Southern New Hampshire HospitalRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Meditation Group
Control Group
Two sessions of guided meditation on the day of surgery, both to occur before the start of surgery
Standard of care, which does not involve any meditation programs