Can 'Microdosing' mindfulness ease long COVID's emotional toll?
NCT ID NCT05676008
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a short, online mindfulness program for people still suffering from long COVID symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, and pain. The program includes four training sessions and daily 'microdoses' of mindfulness activities. Researchers want to see if this approach can improve well-being and reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in 400 participants.
What this could mean
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Active substance
microdosing of mindfulness (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help people with long COVID feel better emotionally and cope with ongoing symptoms.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage behavioral study with no blinding or placebo control, so results may be influenced by participant expectations. The intervention is brief and may not work for everyone.
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Locations
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University of California Davis
Sacramento, California, 95817, United States