Mindful calligraphy may boost your Cells' power plants

NCT ID NCT07261111

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Sha Research Foundation Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This pilot study will test whether a daily 30-minute Tao Calligraphy mindfulness practice can increase mitochondrial DNA content in blood cells over 12 months. Fifty healthy or ill adults (excluding those with genetic diseases, cancer, or serious mental disorders) will provide blood samples and complete quality-of-life questionnaires at the start, 3, 6, and 12 months. The goal is to see if this simple practice can improve cellular energy markers.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Tao Calligraphy mindfulness practice
What this could lead to: If it works, this could suggest that a simple mindfulness practice may positively affect cellular health.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early pilot study with no control group. Results may not be meaningful or generalizable.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

inborn mitochondrial metabolism disorder

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MITOCHONDRIAL DNA QUALITY OF LIFE

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Locations

Sha Research Foundation (BC Branch)

North Vancouver, British Columbia, V7R 1P5, Canada

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