Can a virtual mindfulness group ease the emotional toll of ALS?

NCT ID NCT05595850

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Harvard University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed trial from Harvard University tested whether an online mindfulness program and social community could improve quality of life for 100 people with ALS and their primary caregivers. Participants used a three-week e-learning program with cognitive exercises and videos, then joined a private social forum to practice mindfulness together. The study compared their results to a control group and followed up for six months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Online mindfulness program and social support community
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a low-cost, accessible way to improve emotional well-being for ALS patients and their caregivers.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed early-stage study. The intervention is behavioral, so results may vary widely, and long-term benefits are uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Caregiver Burden

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS CAREGIVER BURDEN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, United States

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