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Mindfulness training for Refusal of Treatment (SCIM Trial)

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Sasha Sommerfeldt, M.S.
Research Sponsored by University of Wisconsin, Madison
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline and post-test, separated by 4 weeks
Awards & highlights

SCIM Trial Summary

This trial is testing if a mindfulness training intervention can help people have less stress and better well-being by being more aware of their physiology.

SCIM Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline and post-test, separated by 4 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline and post-test, separated by 4 weeks 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 subjective stress-heart rate coherence
Other outcome measures
Mean Change in Acceptance Subscale Total (Sum) Score of the COPE Questionnaire
Mean Change in Accuracy on Method of Constant Stimuli (MCS) Interoceptive Accuracy Task
Mean Change in Denial Subscale Total (Sum) Score of the COPE Questionnaire
+15 more

SCIM Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Mindfulness trainingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will listen to one to two 3-30 minute audio recordings each day for 4 weeks between study visits (28 days total) through the Healthy Minds @Work smartphone app and record when they listen to each recording on a paper log. The app will also collect data on which recordings, when, and for how long participants listen.
Group II: Tracking time spent on mobile deviceActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will record how much time they estimate they have spent on their phone in the past 24 hours, each day for 4 weeks (28 days total) between study visits.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Mindfulness training
2005
Completed Phase 3
~1860

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Wisconsin, MadisonLead Sponsor
1,182 Previous Clinical Trials
3,167,267 Total Patients Enrolled
Mind and Life Institute, Hadley, MassachusettsOTHER
15 Previous Clinical Trials
1,418 Total Patients Enrolled
Sasha Sommerfeldt, M.S.Principal InvestigatorUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Wisconsin
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
University of Wisconsin - Madison
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Did not meet criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I have tried an endless number of things to manage my stress. Therapy, mood stabilizers, exercise, diet changes, etc.
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment

What questions have other patients asked about this trial?

How long will screening take?
PatientReceived no prior treatments

How responsive is this trial?

Typically responds via
Email
Most responsive sites:
  1. University of Wisconsin - Madison: < 48 hours
Average response time
  • < 2 Days
Recent research and studies
~23 spots leftby Apr 2025