Mindfulness for tots: 8-Week program aims to sharpen attention in preschoolers
NCT ID NCT07617129
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether an 8-week mindfulness program could improve attention in children aged 60-72 months. Eighteen preschoolers participated, with some receiving the mindfulness activities and others continuing regular class. Attention was measured before and after using a standard test. The results may show whether simple mindfulness exercises can help young children focus better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Mindfulness Education Programme
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to help young children improve their attention skills.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 18 children, so results may not apply broadly. The program may not produce lasting or meaningful changes in attention.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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18 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- Lead sponsor
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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
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60 to 72 months
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 60-72 months * Enrollment in preschool education * Attendance at participating preschool institutions * Parental consent for participation in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Children with diagnosed developmental or neurological disorders that could affect attention performance * Irregular attendance during the intervention process * Failure to complete pre-test or post-test assessments
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ministry of National Education Preschool Institution
Elâzığ, 23000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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