Biofeedback training to help heart-rate stress signals
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial studies whether heart-rate variability biofeedback training can reduce distress and symptoms in people whose symptoms seem physical but are linked to psychological factors (somatoform-related issues). It may help you learn to better control stress-related body signals through training sessions.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old
- Your diagnosis fits somatoform-related symptoms (physical symptoms with medical tests that don’t explain them, or similar conversion-type concerns)
- You can take part in the study through a social security plan
- You are not already scheduled for certain professional treatments like Botox or other structured therapy/relaxation in the next 6 months
- You can attend enough sessions (at least 70% expected) and can give informed consent
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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