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Mindfulness Training for Cognitive Improvement

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Amishi Jha
Research Sponsored by University of Miami
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Individuals who are between 18 and 65 years of age.
Individuals who are between 18 and 65 years of age
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up post-4-week training interval 1 (t2) and post-4-week training interval 2 (t3).
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Study Summary

This trial will investigate if a mindfulness-based attention training (MBAT) program helps Military Senior Leaders (SLs) in three key domains: (1) cognitive abilities, (2) psychological well-being and self-reported physical health, and (3) strategic leadership skills and ability.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for active-duty service members aged 18-65 who have taken courses at the Army War College. Participants must be fluent in English and able to consent. Those hospitalized for mental health issues within the last month cannot join.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study examines a Mindfulness-Based Attention Training (MBAT) web-course tailored for Military Senior Leaders, assessing its impact on cognitive abilities, psychological/physical well-being, and leadership skills compared to a wait-list control group.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves mindfulness training rather than medication or medical procedures, significant side effects are not anticipated. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort during self-reflection exercises.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 65 years old.
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I am between 18 and 65 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~post-4-week training interval 1 (t2) and post-4-week training interval 2 (t3).
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and post-4-week training interval 1 (t2) and post-4-week training interval 2 (t3). for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in Sustained attention to response task (SART) score
Secondary outcome measures
Change in 5FMQ scores
Change in Decentering score
Change in PANAS negative affect score
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Other outcome measures
Mindfulness
Change in Anger score
Change in Leadership Questionnaire
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Group A (MT group)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will receive 4 weeks of mindfulness training during the first training interval between the first (T1) and second (T2) assessment sessions.
Group II: Group B (Wait-list group)Active Control1 Intervention
Participants will not receive 4 weeks of mindfulness training during the first training interval; they will receive 4 weeks of mindfulness training during the second training interval between the second (T2) and third (T3) assessment sessions.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of MiamiLead Sponsor
900 Previous Clinical Trials
409,632 Total Patients Enrolled
United States Department of DefenseFED
863 Previous Clinical Trials
227,332 Total Patients Enrolled
Amishi JhaPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Miami
1 Previous Clinical Trials
245 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Mindfulness Training Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04576832 — N/A
Cognitive Impairment Research Study Groups: Group A (MT group), Group B (Wait-list group)
Cognitive Impairment Clinical Trial 2023: Mindfulness Training Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04576832 — N/A
Mindfulness Training 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04576832 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does eligibility for this clinical trial encompass minors?

"To be eligible for participation, patients must meet the age criteria of 18-65."

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Are there opportunities to participate in this investigation presently?

"This research trial is no longer recruiting, as indicated by clinicaltrials.gov; the posting was initially seen on November 10th 2022 and last updated 14 days later. However, there are 52 other trials presently enrolling patients at this time."

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Who is eligible to participate in this experiment?

"This medical research aims to enrol 300 participants aged 18-65 who have experienced cognitive changes. Eligible candidates must be able to communicate in English, active members of the military service and willing/able to give their informed consent. Additionally, they should have taken courses provided by the Army War College (AWC)."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Tennessee
Florida
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
University of Miami
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Met criteria
~166 spots leftby Feb 2026