Mindfulness Training for Seniors

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

53 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2020-05-13

Study Completion Date

2020-08-04

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this research study is to learn more about how mindfulness training may influence thinking and feeling.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Well Aging

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

The wait-list control group will receive the training program at a later point.

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Mindfulness training (MT) group

Receives 4 weeks of mindfulness training followed by a testing session. Then, 4 weeks of no-training interval followed by a testing session.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Mindfulness training (MT) Connect

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

MT Connect will involve instructor-led weekly sessions and mindfulness exercises over a 4-week interval for a total of 8 to 10 hours. There will be one instructor-led session per week that will last between 2 and 2.5 hours. Participants will also be asked to complete three categories of mindfulness exercises (formal and informal mindfulness exercises, and reflective practices) as part of their daily 'out-of-class' homework. The daily homework will require between 10 to 30 minutes to complete.

Wait-list control (WLC) group

Receives 4 weeks of no-training interval followed by a testing session. Then, 4 weeks of mindfulness training followed by a testing session.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Mindfulness training (MT) Connect

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

MT Connect will involve instructor-led weekly sessions and mindfulness exercises over a 4-week interval for a total of 8 to 10 hours. There will be one instructor-led session per week that will last between 2 and 2.5 hours. Participants will also be asked to complete three categories of mindfulness exercises (formal and informal mindfulness exercises, and reflective practices) as part of their daily 'out-of-class' homework. The daily homework will require between 10 to 30 minutes to complete.

Interventions

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Mindfulness training (MT) Connect

MT Connect will involve instructor-led weekly sessions and mindfulness exercises over a 4-week interval for a total of 8 to 10 hours. There will be one instructor-led session per week that will last between 2 and 2.5 hours. Participants will also be asked to complete three categories of mindfulness exercises (formal and informal mindfulness exercises, and reflective practices) as part of their daily 'out-of-class' homework. The daily homework will require between 10 to 30 minutes to complete.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Individuals who are between 60 and 95 years of age
* Individuals who are fluent English speakers
* Individuals who are able to adequately and independently use electronic devices, such as a laptop, computer, or tablet, and have an Internet connection
* Individuals who are willing and able to consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

* Individuals who are cognitively impaired and not independent in daily activities, such as the use of the telephone, preparing meals
* Individuals with an active and untreated mental condition (e.g., Bipolar disorder, Major Depression) and/or hospitalization for psychological/mental health issues within the last month.

Minimum Eligible Age

60 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

95 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes