Mindfulness program aims to ease caregiver burnout
NCT ID NCT07496138
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This small pilot study will test whether an 8-week group mindfulness program can reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and insomnia in parents caring for children with autism or ADHD. Thirty Chinese caregivers will attend weekly sessions and complete surveys before and after the program. The goal is to see if this approach improves their mental health and sleep.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 30 people
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- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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18 years and older
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Chinese aged at least 18 years old; 2. Written informed consent of participation in the study is given by the participant 3. Willing to comply with the study protocol 4. having a child with neurodevelopment disorder (e.g., ASD, ADHD) Exclusion Criteria: 1. having been enrolled in any other clinical trial or investigational product within one month at the entry of the study, or having extensive experience in mindfulness practice 2. In the opinion of the research clinician, having a clinically significant suicidality (presence of suicidal ideation with a plan or an attempt) 3. Currently receiving any structured psychotherapy 4. With a hearing or speech deficit
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