Interoceptive Based Intervention in Pulmonary Hypertension
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The Relationship Between Interoception and Psychological Outcomes: A Mind-Body Intervention in Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension
IRAS ID
337496
Contact name
Derick Moore
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
NHS Golden Jubilee
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 7 months, 1 days
Research summary
Background
Pulmonary hypertension is a rare and incurable condition characterised by breathlessness and fatigue. The effects of pulmonary hypertension have a significant impact on an individual’s emotional wellbeing and there are currently no established psychological interventions to improve this. Interoception is defined as the ability to perceive the internal state of the body and emerging research suggests that interventions which target interoception can improve well-being.Aims
The project aims to develop an interoceptive based intervention for those with pulmonary hypertension and examine the feasibility and acceptability of this. Additional aims are to explore if the intervention improves interoception, symptoms of anxiety and depression and health related quality of life.
Methods
A randomised control feasibility trial will be used. Thirty-two participants will be included. Participants will be patients within the Scottish Pulmonary Vascular Unit diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension and randomly assigned to either the intervention or control (waitlist) group. The intervention will be an eight-session online group and participants will complete measures of interoception, anxiety, depression, health related quality of life, as well as a feasibility and acceptability questionnaire. Quantitative analysis will include descriptive statistics and T-tests (including non-parametric versions) to analyse the feasibility and gain a preliminary understanding of the intervention.Practical Applications
It is hoped that the findings will identify a sample size for a larger trial whilst also informing future clinical practice. This project will be written up for a suitable journal and will be presented at an appropriate conference.REC name
London - Westminster Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
24/LO/0175
Date of REC Opinion
30 Apr 2024
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion