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Behavioral Intervention

Brain and Meditation (BAM) Study

N/A

Waitlist Available

Led By Dan Grupe, PhD

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, following week 1, week 2, week 3, week 4 of intervention period, and 3 month follow-up

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will test if an app-based meditation program can help reduce stress and its behavioral effects.

Who is the study for?

The BAM Study is for US citizens or permanent residents aged 25-65 who can understand English and are able to give informed consent. Participants must have a smartphone to download an app but should not be experienced in meditation practices, nor have current psychopathology that could affect participation.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

This study tests an app-based meditation program's effect on stress and behavior over 4-5 months. It's a randomized controlled trial, meaning people will be randomly assigned to either use the meditation program or not, to compare outcomes.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves mHealth Meditation via an app, there aren't typical medical side effects; however, participants may experience changes in mood or stress levels due to engaging with the meditation practices.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, following week 1, week 2, week 3, week 4 of intervention period, and 3 month follow-up

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, following week 1, week 2, week 3, week 4 of intervention period, and 3 month follow-up

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, following week 1, week 2, week 3, week 4 of intervention period, and 3 month 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 Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) Score

Secondary outcome measures

Change in Behavioral Pattern Separation Task

Change in PROMIS Anxiety Score

Change in PROMIS Depression Score

Other outcome measures

Change in Five-facet Mindfulness Questionnaire: Awareness Subscale (FFMQ-A8) Score

Change in Healthy Minds Index (HMI) Score

Change in NIH toolbox Loneliness Score

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Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Healthy Minds Program (HMP)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Fully remote, 4-week meditation intervention

Group II: Waitlist ControlActive Control1 Intervention

Control participants will not complete the Healthy Minds Program during the study, but can use it after they have completed the study

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Logistics

Other reimbursement is provided

Other forms of reimbursement are provided for this trial.

Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Wisconsin, MadisonLead Sponsor

1,182 Previous Clinical Trials

3,167,237 Total Patients Enrolled

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)NIH

2,783 Previous Clinical Trials

2,688,999 Total Patients Enrolled

Dan Grupe, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison

Media Library

Meditation Program (Behavioral Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05215314 — N/A

Stress Research Study Groups: Healthy Minds Program (HMP), Waitlist Control

Stress Clinical Trial 2023: Meditation Program Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05215314 — N/A

Meditation Program (Behavioral Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05215314 — N/A

Stress Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT05215314 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is it possible for me to partake in this clinical investigation?

"This trial requires 150 participants aged between 25 and 65 who meet the following prerequisites: fluency in English, ability to provide informed consent, United States citizenship or permanent residency (green card holder), willingness and aptitude to follow all study protocols including Healthy Minds Program activities, access to a compatible mobile device that can download apps from Google Play or Apple App Store."

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Does the clinical trial have an age limitation?

"This research project is recruiting volunteers from ages 25 to 65."

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Are individuals currently being accepted to participate in this investigation?

"Affirmative. Current information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov attests to the fact that this research study, which was first posted in April 13th 2022 is currently enrolling participants. The trial requires 150 people at a single medical centre."

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What is the aggregate number of participants who have signed up for this experiment?

"Affirmative, the data hosted on clinicaltrials.gov affirms that this medical experiment is actively seeking participants. It was first uploaded to the platform on April 13th 2022 and has since been revised as of October 17th 2022. 150 individuals must be recruited from one site for successful completion of the trial."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?

California

Minnesota

Other

Wisconsin

How old are they?

18 - 65

What site did they apply to?

Center for Healthy Minds

What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?

Did not meet criteria

Met criteria

How many prior treatments have patients received?

Why did patients apply to this trial?

Stress and anxiety is a daily feeling for me . Was on gabapentin for a couple years on and off . Have been off all medication for a year now. Had some counseling. Want to feel better!

PatientReceived 1 prior treatment