Measuring Mindfulness Application

University of Miami

Status: Completed

Conditions: Cognitive Change

Treatments: Behavioral: Mindfulness Training

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT04589195

20201140

Details and patient eligibility

About

The purpose of the research study is to learn more about how ROTC cadets may engage with mindfulness training program content that is delivered through a smartphone or website application. Mindfulness training program content includes mindfulness practices that foster attention and awareness.

Enrollment: 44 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 64 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

1. Individuals who are between 18 and 64 years of age.
2. Individuals who are fluent English speakers.
3. Individuals who have access to either an Apple or Android smart phone and a desktop or laptop computer, are able to adequately and independently use both devices, and have Internet connection.
4. Individuals who are willing and able to consent to participate in the study.
5. Individuals who are in the South Florida ROTC program.

Exclusion criteria

1.Individuals with an active and untreated mental condition (e.g., Bipolar disorder, Major Depression) and/or hospitalization for psychological/mental health issues within the last month.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Basic Science

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Crossover Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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44 participants in 2 patient groups

Mindfulness Training (MT) Group

Experimental group

Description:

Participants will receive four weeks of MT.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Mindfulness Training

Wait List MT Group

Active Comparator group

Description:

Participants will receive four weeks of MT training after a five week washout period.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Mindfulness Training