Guided Meditation to Decrease Perioperative Anxiety and Increase Patient Intraoperative Compliance in Vascular Surgery

Decreasing Sedative Requirements for Peripheral Vascular Interventions Using Preoperative Guided Meditation

The primary purpose of this clinical trial is to test the feasibility of implementing a perioperative guided meditation program for patients undergoing peripheral vascular interventions that are performed under procedural sedation and analgesia.

This is a prospective, randomized, controlled study involving 30 adult patients undergoing peripheral vascular interventions. Patients will be randomized to two arms: an intervention arm where patients will participate in perioperative guided meditation, and a control arm where patients will receive standard of care without any meditation intervention.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 years of age or older
• Undergoing an endovascular procedure for peripheral vascular disease
• Anesthesia plan for procedural sedation and analgesia

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pre-existing psychiatric disorder such as anxiety, panic disorder, depression, psychosis, or bipolar disorder
• Non-English speaking
• Prior history of ipsilateral lower extremity amputation
• Urgent or Emergent Surgery
• Anesthesia plan for general anesthesia
• Undergoing a hybrid procedure (simultaneous endovascular and open surgery)