Mindfulness boosts emotional health in bipolar patients

NCT ID NCT07297056

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Ömer USLU Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested an 8-session mindfulness-based psychoeducation program in 40 adults with bipolar disorder. Half took the program, half got usual care. After the program, participants reported higher mindfulness, self-compassion, and forgiveness. This suggests that adding mindfulness training to standard care could help people manage emotions and strengthen relationships.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Mindfulness-Based Psychoeducation Program
What this could lead to: If this approach works, it could offer a simple, non-drug way to help people with bipolar disorder feel more emotionally balanced and improve their relationships.
What could go wrong: This was a small study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It also relied on self-reported feelings, which can be biased.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bipolar disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BIPOLAR DISORDER (BD) MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION MINDFULNESS MEDITATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Söke Fehime Faik Kocagöz Hospital

Aydin, Söke, 09200, Turkey (Türkiye)

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