Can an online wellness program ease anxiety in chronic disease?
NCT ID NCT05786482
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a 12-week online mind-body program for adults with chronic conditions like heart failure, cancer, and liver disease. The program included mindful movement, meditation, breathwork, and coping skills. Researchers measured changes in anxiety, depression, fatigue, and quality of life in 825 participants. The goal was to see if this scalable program could improve mental wellness across different chronic illnesses.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Online mind-body wellness program (mindful movement, meditation, breathwork, coping skills)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a scalable, low-cost way to improve mental wellness for people living with various chronic physical conditions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed trial, but results are not yet published. The program is behavioral, so benefits may vary widely, and long-term effects are still unknown.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, T6G2X8, Canada
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