Mindfulness may ease emotional and physical toll of bullying in teens

NCT ID NCT07694908

First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether an 8-week online mindfulness program (MBSR) can improve emotional intelligence and reduce stress-related physical symptoms in adolescents aged 14 to 18 who have experienced bullying and childhood trauma. About 44 teens are randomly assigned to either the mindfulness group or a waitlist. Researchers measure changes in emotional intelligence, psychosomatic symptoms, mindfulness, and bullying exposure before and after the program.

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 Stress Reduction (MBSR)
What this could lead to
If effective, this program could offer a low-cost, accessible way to help bullied teens manage stress and build emotional resilience.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 44 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The program is delivered online, which may limit engagement or effectiveness for some teens.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Bullying post-traumatic stress disorder Psychophysiologic Disorders somatoform disorder

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fatima Jinnah Women University

    Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 46000, Pakistan

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