Effects of Cognitive Behavior Therapy on Quality of Life in Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation Patients
CBT
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for CBT
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: The inclusion criteria for participation were: (a) age 18-75 years; (b) AF diagnosis, based on a 12-lead ECG and cardiologist-led examination following the 2016 ESC Guidelines for the Management of Atrial Fibrillation5 and (c) paroxysmal AF diagnosis given by a cardiologist according to the conversion back to the normal sinus rhythm occurs spontaneously within a week 18. (d) ability to read and write in Chinese. Exclusion Criteria: (a) severe complications such as unstable coronary artery disease, heart failure with severe systolic dysfunction(ejection fraction≤35%); (b)AF soon after thoracic surgery; (c) malignant disease with a 1-year survival rate or a terminal illness diagnosis; (d) a diagnosed psychiatric condition that interfered with participation (including severe depression, bipolar disorder, psychotic illness of any type, dementia, acute suicidality, severe personality disorder);(e) regular psychological therapy with a mental health condition; (f) participation in another study; (g) cognitive impairment interfering with their ability to participate in the study.
Sites / Locations
- Minjie Zheng
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
No Intervention
CBT group
Treatment as usual (TAU) group
Patients in the CBT intervention group, who received CBT focused on anxiety symptoms in addition to their usual treatment, including 10 one-hour sessions spread over 10 weeks, and weekly homework guided by the therapist.
Patients in TAU group received optimal medical care according to the current clinical guidelines. Patients in the TAU group did not receive any psychotherapy.