MINDFULNESS

This study tests two resilience-building programs for cardiac arrest survivors and their caregivers. The goal is to reduce anxiety, depression, and emotional distress while improving quality of life. About 84 pairs (survivor plus caregiver) will participate in a series of session…

This study tests whether using a mindfulness meditation app at bedtime can help people with chronic insomnia fall asleep more easily. Thirty adults with long-term sleep problems will be split into three groups: one using the app with guided meditation, one using the app without g…

This study tests a new program called Mindful-Breath for people with COPD. It combines mindfulness, exercise training, and lifestyle advice, delivered in group sessions and via chat. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and helps reduce stress and increase physical ac…

This study tests whether eight weeks of mindfulness training can improve emotional well-being and strengthen the relationship between people with Parkinson's disease and their family caregivers. About 200 Chinese patient-caregiver pairs will be randomly assigned to either the min…

This study tests whether mindfulness-based stress reduction training can help pregnant teenagers and their partners feel less afraid of childbirth, strengthen parent-baby bonding, and improve breastfeeding success. About 54 teen couples will be randomly assigned to either the min…

This study tests a walking meditation program called iWalk for adults with neurodegenerative diseases like multiple sclerosis. The goal is to see if it helps improve resilience, thinking, and well-being. About 90 participants will be randomly assigned to the program or a control …

This study tests whether mindfulness training and gentle brain stimulation can improve mood and thinking in older adults with depression. About 124 people in Taiwan will join, and researchers will use brain scans to see how the treatments work. The goal is to find drug-free ways …

This study tests whether a single mindfulness session before endometriosis surgery can help reduce pain and the need for painkillers afterward. About 20 adults with endometriosis will either receive the mindfulness training or standard education before their operation. Researcher…

This study will create a mindfulness elective for nursing students and test if it improves their mental health, reduces problematic internet use, and increases empathy. About 240 students aged 18 and older will take surveys before and after the course. The goal is to see if mindf…

This study looks at whether giving pediatric residents a choice in how long their online mindfulness program lasts helps them stick with it. About 42 residents will use the Wakeful app, with some picking a 3, 5, or 7-week program and others being assigned a length. The goal is to…

This study looks at whether mindfulness and meditation techniques can help mothers of premature babies in the NICU produce more breastmilk and feel less stressed. About 40 mothers will learn mindfulness practices and researchers will measure milk volume, stress hormones, and bond…