Can being 'In the Zone' help newly diagnosed MS patients?

NCT ID NCT06403631

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Marta Bassi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study looked at 361 people recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis to see if experiencing 'flow' (being fully absorbed in an activity) and mindfulness are linked to better mental health. Participants filled out online questionnaires about their mental health, anxiety, depression, and daily activities at the start and again 6 months later. The goal was to understand what psychological resources might help support well-being early in the disease.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward ways to support mental health early after an MS diagnosis using everyday activities and mindfulness.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures relationships, so it cannot prove that flow or mindfulness cause better mental health.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

multiple sclerosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo Forlanini

Roma, Italy
Azienda Ospedaliera Sant'Anna

Como, Italy
San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital

Orbassano, Italy
University of Bari

Bari, Italy
University of Cagliari

Cagliari, Italy
University of Catania

Catania, Italy
University of Florence

Florence, Italy
Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele

Milan, Italy

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