Effectiveness of Using a Meditation App in Reducing Anxiety and Improving Well-being During the Covid-19 Pandemic
This interventional study will investigate the effect of daily use of a mindfulness app on measures of participant anxiety, well-being, and future outlook during the Covid-19 pandemic, by comparing pre-intervention survey responses to post-intervention survey responses.
NCT04369378 — Anxiety
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/anxiety/NCT04369378/
Effects of an 8-day Advanced Meditation Samyama, on Physical, Psychological and Spiritual Well-being ,and Associated Neural Mechanisms
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of Samyama program on blood levels of selected neurotransmitters before and after the program, and associate with corresponding effects on mind/psyche before and after the program in adult participants. Hypothesis: 1. The state of higher consciousness and ecstasy resulting from Samyama result from increased levels of Anandamide, an endocannabinoid, and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF). 2. The 60-day preparatory phase that includes dietary regulation and yogic practices will reduce the gut inflammation and thereby will improve the gut microbiome.
NCT04366544 — Depression
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/depression/NCT04366544/
Effects of a Mobile Meditation App on Stress During COVID-19 Pandemic in Outpatient Obstetrics and Gynecology Patients; a Randomized Controlled Trial
Due to the COVID-19 global health pandemic, many people are likely experiencing increased stress. Many obstetrics and gynecology patients are additionally experiencing increased stress due to the healthcare changes the COVID-19 pandemic has caused including delayed or canceled elective surgeries, visitor restrictions, and telemedicine visits instead of in person clinic visits. Mindfulness meditation is a self-management strategy that can be utilized by anyone to assist with the management of stress. Mindfulness meditation mobile applications, such as the "Calm" app, can be used to help manage stress, especially during this uncertain time. The investigators propose a prospective randomized controlled trial evaluating perceived stress, anxiety, and sleep disturbance in the investigators outpatient OB/Gyn patients at Banner Women's Institute, with the use of a 30 day trial of the mindfulness meditation app, "Calm." All patients would ultimately receive a 30 day free trial of the mobile meditation app, however the intervention group would receive the 30-day free trial immediately and the control group would receive the 30-day free trial after the study period which is 30 days after enrollment. The investigators additionally want to evaluate the feasibility of using the mobile app, including looking at adherence to use of the app and patient satisfaction with use of the app.
NCT04329533 — Anxiety
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/anxiety/NCT04329533/
A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of an At-home Mindfulness Meditation Intervention in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment and in Family Caregivers
Individuals diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are at a high risk of developing dementia and are an important target population for interventions that may reduce the risk of cognitive decline. A diagnosis of MCI or dementia also has an important impact on caregivers, who show increased levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. Mindfulness meditation is a promising behavioural intervention that may have important benefits both for older adults with MCI and for caregivers. Previous research suggests that meditation may improve psychological wellbeing, reduce stress, and even improve cognitive function. Technology-based mindfulness meditation platforms may be a much-needed solution for promoting the adoption of mindfulness in these populations. The current study is a pilot randomized control trial of a mindfulness meditation intervention delivered via the Muse platform in two study populations: a) older adults diagnosed with MCI, and b) family caregivers of persons with MCI or neurodegenerative disorders. Muse is a mobile application for meditation that provides real-time feedback about the user's state of mindfulness during meditation via a headband containing electroencephalographic sensors (EEG) that the user wears while meditating. It is thought that this neurofeedback can promote learning and lead to faster improvements in meditation ability and, consequently, greater benefits from meditation practice. This aim of this pilot study is to establish the acceptability of the Muse platform as an intervention in the two study populations, to determine the feasibility of the randomized control trial designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a 6 week intervention with the Muse platform, and to evaluate the effect of neurofeedback on meditation. Participants will be randomly allocated to meditation with neurofeedback (NFB) or meditation without neurofeedback (no-NFB) and will complete daily meditation sessions for 6 weeks. An assessment visit before and after the intervention will evaluate participants' psychological well-being using questionnaires; their visual working memory, attention, and visual perception using behavioural tests; and their mindfulness ability using questionnaires and a behavioural measure. EEG will also be recorded using the Muse headband to examine changes in electrophysiological markers during cognitive tests and at rest.
NCT04184037 — Mild Cognitive Impairment
Status: Terminated
http://inclinicaltrials.com/mild-cognitive-impairment/NCT04184037/
One-session Mindfulness of the Breath Meditation Practice: A Randomized Controlled Study of the Effects on State Hope and State Gratitude
This study aims to examine whether a brief mindfulness of the breath meditation practice is more helpful than listening to an audio recording in relation to improving hope and gratitude in the general population.
NCT04099758 — Healthy
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/healthy/NCT04099758/
Feasibility Study to Determine the Effect of Meditation on Perioperative Pain and Distress in Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine if a regular meditation and breath work practice started before surgery and continued through post-surgical recovery can improve anxiety and pain related to breast cancer and its treatment.
NCT04049214 — Breast Cancer
Status: Recruiting
http://inclinicaltrials.com/breast-cancer/NCT04049214/
A Pilot Study to Evaluate the Effect of Yoga Exercises and Meditation on Lung Volume, Respiratory Impedance, 6-minute Walk Distance and Quality of Life in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease(COPD) Patients.
The Investigator would like to study the effect of yoga exercises and meditation on lung volume, respiratory impedance, 6-minute walk distance and quality of life in COPD patients.
NCT04020081 — COPD
Status: Recruiting
http://inclinicaltrials.com/copd/NCT04020081/
Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy and Mindfulness Meditation Training for College Students With Anxiety and Somatic Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The present study is a randomized clinical trial of an emotional awareness and expression intervention (EAET) and a mindfulness meditation intervention (MMT) for Wayne State University students with anxiety and somatic symptoms. Each of these treatments will be compared to a wait list control condition and to one another to evaluate how well the treatments improve physical and psychological symptoms, stress, and interpersonal functioning of 120 Wayne State University students at 4-week and 8-weeks post-randomization. This research is intended to provide an evidence-based approach to working with emotions to improve both anxiety and somatic symptoms in young adults and will illuminate how EAET compares to the commonly used mindfulness training. It is hypothesized that both active interventions will be superior to no treatment, and differences between the two treatments will be explored.
NCT03986125 — Anxiety
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/anxiety/NCT03986125/
Program on Work Stress and Health Outcomes in a Heterogeneous University Employee Cohort
The aim of the present study is to test the effects of a digital meditation intervention and/or a healthy eating intervention in a sample of UCSF employees with overweight and obesity (BMI>=25kg/m2) who report mild to moderate stress. We will randomize UCSF employees to 8-weeks of a digital meditation intervention (using the commercially available application, Headspace), a healthy eating intervention, a digital meditation+healthy eating intervention, or a waitlist control condition.
NCT03945214 — Stress
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/stress/NCT03945214/
Feasibility Study of Meditative Practices in Hospitalized Cancer Patients
This trial studies how well meditative slow breathing or Isha Kriya meditation works in improving cancer-related symptoms in hospitalized participants with cancer. Meditative slow breathing or Isha Kriya meditation may help to decrease perceived stress and enhance well-being in hospitalized cancer participants.
NCT03445572 — Malignant Neoplasm
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/malignant-neoplasm/NCT03445572/