Benson Relaxation for Anxiety and Depression After Stroke
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorGeng Nannan
About this trial
This study tests whether Benson Relaxation Technique (BRT), a simple mind-body relaxation method, can help reduce anxiety and depression in patients who had an ischemic stroke 7-14 days ago. Patients will be randomly assigned to either the BRT group (receiving 20-minute relaxation sessions twice daily for 2 weeks) or a control group (receiving health education sessions of the same duration). We will measure anxiety and depression using standard questionnaires, and use near-infrared brain imaging to see if BRT changes brain activity in the prefrontal cortex. The goal is to find a safe, non-drug way to improve mood in early stroke recovery.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Meets the diagnostic criteria for stroke set by the Neurology Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, and is confirmed as ischemic stroke based on CT or MRI examination results.
In the acute stage of stroke (7-14 days after onset) ③ Age ≥ 18 years old ④ Clear consciousness, stable condition, and able to communicate effectively ⑤ Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) score: HADS-A ≥ 8 points or HADS-D ≥ 8 points (or both ≥ 8 points) ⑥ Voluntarily participate in this study and sign the informed consent form.
Disqualifiers
Combined with severe aphasia, visual and auditory impairments, unable to cooperate with intervention and assessment
Combined with severe dysfunction of organs such as the heart, liver, and kidneys or malignant tumors ③ Has a clear history of mental illness or has been taking anti-psychotic drugs for a long time ④ Is currently participating in other clinical intervention studies
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Benson Relaxation Technique
- Structured Health Education
Treatment groups
74 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Geng Nannan
Lead sponsor
Changchun University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Sponsor institution
Source ClinicalTrials.gov