Ancient art meets modern science: can calligraphy and 'Energized Water' lift depression?
NCT ID NCT06934330
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study is testing whether a daily practice of Tao Calligraphy meditation and drinking so-called 'energized water' can improve symptoms of unipolar depression in adults. Fifty participants will be split into two groups to compare the effects over 12 weeks. The goal is to see if these practices can improve mood, anxiety, and overall quality of life.
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Study facts
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- 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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About 50 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2022
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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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19 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 19 and over with a primary diagnosis as one Unipolar depression according to International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10 criteria is present and diagnosed by a licensed physician. * Willingness and ability to comply with data collection requirements * Submission of required documentation before entering the study, including informed consent and consent to release of information * Willingness to allow their data to be used for research purposes and published as deemed fit (while conforming to all applicable privacy laws) by Sha Research Foundation * Willingness to practice the daily mindfulness practices for at least 30 minutes and follow the study protocol Exclusion Criteria: * Not meeting any of the inclusion criteria * Bipolar disorders, schizophrenia (psychosis) * Treatment with highly potent neuroleptics * Unwillingness to participate in data gathering * Unable to follow the practice regimen, including the daily individual mindfulness practices for at least 30 minutes * Pregnant or nursing. Participants who become pregnant during the study will be required to end their participation. * Serious mental disorders (e.g., schizophrenia) * There is no exclusion criteria placed upon potential subjects related to national origin, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, physical disability, sexual orientation, religion, or spiritual practices.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Satori Family Wellness Center
Kahului, Hawaii, 96732, United States
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