Effect of Psychotherapy on Quality of Life and Recurrence of Events in Patients With Recurrent Vasovagal Syncope: A Randomized Pilot Study

Effect of Psychotherapy on Quality of Life and Recurrence of Events in Patients With Recurrent Vasovagal Syncope: A Randomized Pilot Study

Recurrent vasovagal syncope although presenting a benign prognosis in terms of survival, is associated with significant impairment of quality of life. The impaired emotional status is also related to the recurrence of the events, closing a negative cycle for the evolution of the disease. This study aims to evaluate the effect of psychotherapy on the quality of life and in the number of syncope and pre-syncope events during one year of follow-up of patients with recurrent vasovagal syncope.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of vasovagal syncope with positive TILT TEST and recurrent episodes (≥2 episode within 6 months)
• Signed Free and Informed Consent Form

Exclusion Criteria:

• Severe comorbidity with life expectancy <1 year
• Age <18 years
• Current psychotherapeutic follow-up
• Cardiac or neurological syncope
• Pregnancy