Can a virtual mindfulness group ease the emotional toll of ALS?
NCT ID NCT05595850
First seen Apr 22, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This completed trial from Harvard University tested whether an online mindfulness program and social community could improve quality of life for 100 people with ALS and their primary caregivers. Participants used a three-week e-learning program with cognitive exercises and videos, then joined a private social forum to practice mindfulness together. The study compared their results to a control group and followed up for six months.
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Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Online mindfulness program and social support community
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a low-cost, accessible way to improve emotional well-being for ALS patients and their caregivers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed early-stage study. The intervention is behavioral, so results may vary widely, and long-term benefits are uncertain.
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