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Could 10 minutes of daily mindfulness shield children from anxiety?

NCT ID NCT03327714

Prevention Sponsor: Lund University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 03, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether 5-10 minutes of daily mindfulness and compassion training in school can prevent anxiety and depression in children aged 6-16. About 1,750 pupils will take part, with some classes doing the training for 10 weeks and others not. Researchers will track mental health, quality of life, and school performance through questionnaires and registries, following participants until age 25 to see long-term effects.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Mindfulness and compassion training delivered by teachers in school settings
What this could lead to
If it works, daily mindfulness in schools could become a simple, low-cost way to prevent anxiety and depression in children and boost their well-being.
What could go wrong
This is an early, non-randomized study, so results may be influenced by other factors. The intervention is brief (10 weeks), and long-term effects are uncertain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 1,750 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2016

Expected to finish

Jun 2039

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

6 to 16 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * School pupils in grade 0-9 Exclusion Criteria: * No exclusion criteria

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder psychiatric disorder anxiety prevention target mental disorder prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anxiety Depression

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Center for Primary Health Care Research

    Malmö, 20502, Sweden

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