Can an online mindfulness course lift student depression?
NCT ID NCT05804877
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested an 8-week online mindfulness program for university students aged 18-25 with depressive symptoms. The goal was to see if it could reduce depression and improve quality of life compared to basic mental health education. The program included weekly videos, exercises, and assignments delivered online.
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 program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a practical, online tool to help students manage depressive symptoms and improve their quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 69 participants. Results may not apply to all students, and the program may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chung Shan Medical University
Taichung, Taichung, 402, Taiwan
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