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Experimental for Anxiety

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Blair T. Johnson, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Connecticut
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
English literate, undergraduates and graduate students attending UConn ages 18 and above (unless they are registered with the participant pool), who agree with the initial terms, are willing to learn basic skills of mindfulness meditation, agree to practice meditating with assigned tools independently and feel able to adhere to the time commitment required for the study. Participants must not currently have a regular seated meditation practice (regular, meaning at least 1x per week).
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 1, 6, and 12 months following completion of the satisfaction follow-up
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Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine what tools best assist university students develop a personal meditation practice to self-manage stress. The two treatment conditions are 1) independent meditation using web-based tools and apps, and 2) independent meditation using web-based tools, apps and EEG-based neurofeedback. Outcomes of interest include acceptability, adherence, changes in mental health (i.e., anxiety, stress), physical health (i.e., sleep, inflammation), resilience, and level of commitment to further practice. Factors related to self-regulation (i.e., interoceptive awareness, self-esteem) will also be assessed as potential outcome moderators.

Eligible Conditions
  • Stress
  • Anxiety

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~1, 6, and 12 months following completion of the satisfaction follow-up
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 1, 6, and 12 months following completion of the satisfaction follow-up 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 Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales-21
Secondary outcome measures
Big Five personality
Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC; Connor & Davidson, 2003)
Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ)
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Other outcome measures
Long-term Follow-up Survey
Satisfaction with Mindfulness Tools

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: ExperimentalExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
independent meditation using web-based tools, apps, and EEG neurofeedback
Group II: Active ControlActive Control1 Intervention
independent meditation using web-based tools and apps

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of ConnecticutLead Sponsor
183 Previous Clinical Trials
158,033 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Anxiety
201 Patients Enrolled for Anxiety
Blair T. Johnson, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Connecticut - BOT Distinguished Professor of Psychological Sciences

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Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Comparison of Mindfulness Meditation Tools For College Students
Blair Johnson 2018. "Comparison of Mindfulness Meditation Tools For College Students". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03402009.
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