Enhancing Virtual Mindfulness Program to Improve Physical Activity in Adults With Pulmonary Hypertension: Usability Optimization, Feasibility Testing, and Implementation Strategy Development

Date Added
May 21st, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00150536
Researcher
Tania Von Visger

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Keywords
Pulmonary Hypertension
Summary

The purpose of this pilot study is to refine a mobile app, based on usability data, from 15 adults living with pulmonary hypertension (PH). The app is intended to reduce symptom burden and improve health-related quality of life for adults with PH, a chronic and debilitating cardiopulmonary condition. Participants will be asked to use the app and provide their thoughts about how to make it better by completing surveys and through interview. We also aim to assess readiness for broader implementation through surveys and targeted interviews with PH providers (N=15). Optimizing barriers and facilitators to implementation and gathering clinician perspectives will inform the design of a future randomized controlled feasibility trial.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Tania Von Visger
614-822-6637
vonvisge@musc.edu

A Virtual Mindfulness Program for Adults with Pulmonary Hypertension: Pilot Feasibility Testing and Implementation Strategy Development to Improve Quality of Life.

Date Added
September 1st, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00152432
Researcher
Tania Von Visger

List of Studies

Keywords
Education, Pulmonary Hypertension
Summary

This study aims to pilot test a virtual mindfulness meditation program for pulmonary hypertension (PH) in preparation for larger testing. Individuals living with PH will be invited to learn mindfulness practices via videos and the MMPH app for 8 weeks.

They will provide feedback via surveys at four time points: before and after the intervention (PAHSS, EmPHass-10, PHQ-8, PCL-5, CAMS-R), and again 1 month and 2 months after. They will be asked to wear a wrist actigraphy device before and after the intervention.

Participants will provide their feedback via an interview about their experience after the intervention is complete.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Tania Von Visger
6148226637
vonvisge@musc.edu



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