Mindfulness may ease 'Burden' feelings in elderly women

NCT ID NCT07502547

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

Summary

This study tests whether a mindfulness-based stress reduction program can help women aged 60 and older with chronic illness feel less like a burden. 72 participants will either take the program or not, and their feelings will be measured before and after. The goal is to see if this simple, low-cost approach can improve emotional well-being.

What this could mean

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Active substance
mindfulness-based stress reduction program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a low-cost way to improve emotional well-being for older women with chronic illness.
What could go wrong
This is a small, non-randomized study with only 72 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program may not reduce feelings of burden significantly.

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  • Istanbul Aydın Universty

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)