Pagoda-Based mindfulness could ease depression in vietnam

NCT ID NCT06598579

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), adapted for Vietnamese culture, can reduce depression symptoms and improve quality of life. One hundred sixty adults with mild-to-moderate depression will be recruited from eight Buddhist pagodas near Hanoi. Half will receive MBCT in the pagoda, and the other half will continue with traditional Buddhist meditation. The goal is to see if offering therapy in a familiar, low-stigma setting can help more people access mental health care.

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 Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a low-stigma, accessible way to reduce depression symptoms in community settings where mental health care is scarce.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage trial with only 160 participants, and results may not apply broadly. The control group also involves meditation, so the added benefit of MBCT may be small.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder

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DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS QUALITY OF LIFE

Contacts and locations

Locations

VNU University of Education

Hanoi, Vietnam

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