Meditative Neurofeedback for Depression (MediNF)

University of California San Diego

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Depression Disorders; Depression - Major Depressive Disorder

Treatments: Behavioral: MediNF

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06675240

MediNF

Details and patient eligibility

About

The goal of this open-label single-arm study is to test a meditative neurofeedback intervention for depressed mood.

Full description

The goal of this open-label single-arm study is to test whether a 10-session meditative neurofeedback intervention significantly alleviates depressive symptons as well as improves secondary outcomes of rumination and mindfulness.

Enrollment: 27 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• moderate depression per PHQ9 symptom ratings

Exclusion criteria

• active substance abuse/dependence
• psychotic disorders
• bipolar disorder
• displaying acutely suicidal behaviors

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: N/A

Interventional model: Single Group Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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27 participants in 1 patient group

MediNF

Experimental group

Description:

Over 10-sessions participants will engage in a breath-focused meditative practice with frontal brain connectivity neurofeedback provided to enhance performance.

Treatment:

Behavioral: MediNF