Brief Mindfulness Based Intervention to Improve Psychological Wellbeing
NCT ID: NCT04656626
Last Updated: 2020-12-10
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
146 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2020-07-07
2020-09-05
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
OTHER
QUADRUPLE
the system/ website For the sack of this study a new system was developed to be used for data collection. The system was designed as an electronic questioner with audio clips that is sent automatically to the participants' email and phones, where each participant receives their own special link.
the participants after responding to the pre intervention link will be automatically randomized by the system/website to intervention or control group.
the whole data collection and intervention process is automatic, virtual and blinded
Study Groups
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COVID19 Frontline Health Care Providers recieving mindfulness intervention
This arm will receive mindfulness audios (randomized and double blinded)
brief mindfulness based intervention
The 20 minute daily mindfulness sessions for 2 weeks consist of the following guided meditation practices: 1. Bring your attention to a primary object of focus 2. Maintain a moment-moment awareness 3. When your mind naturally drifts into thinking (mind wandering); just notice you are thinking, and then bring your attention back to your object of focus 4. When a strong sensation arises, again, notice the sensation or emotion and return to your breath. 5. As you gain confidence, you may practice maintaining this focus while observing thoughts flowing through your mind or sensations in your body while showing no concern for the content 6. You may even label your thoughts 7. Thank yourself for your efforts and for taking this time.
COVID19 Frontline Health Care Providers receiving progressive muscle relaxation
This arm will receive progressive muscle relaxation audios (randomized and double blinded)
Progressive muscle relaxation
Control group:
Control group will be given an mp3 audio recording of a 20-minutes of progressive muscle relaxation will be sent directly as SMS messages and emails to be heard by the participants through their personal device of their choice, such as a smart phone.
Interventions
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brief mindfulness based intervention
The 20 minute daily mindfulness sessions for 2 weeks consist of the following guided meditation practices: 1. Bring your attention to a primary object of focus 2. Maintain a moment-moment awareness 3. When your mind naturally drifts into thinking (mind wandering); just notice you are thinking, and then bring your attention back to your object of focus 4. When a strong sensation arises, again, notice the sensation or emotion and return to your breath. 5. As you gain confidence, you may practice maintaining this focus while observing thoughts flowing through your mind or sensations in your body while showing no concern for the content 6. You may even label your thoughts 7. Thank yourself for your efforts and for taking this time.
Progressive muscle relaxation
Control group:
Control group will be given an mp3 audio recording of a 20-minutes of progressive muscle relaxation will be sent directly as SMS messages and emails to be heard by the participants through their personal device of their choice, such as a smart phone.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
2. Substance abuse or dependence within the last 6 months
3. Current severe neurotic disorder, severe depression or severe anxiety.
4. Concurrent psychotherapy.
5. Significant personality disorder
22 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Amani M AlQurni
Assistant Professor - Family Medicine
Principal Investigators
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amani al-qurni, BOARD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
IMAM ABDULRHMAN BIN FAISAL UNIVERSITY
Locations
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Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Dammam, , Saudi Arabia
Countries
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References
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Alzahrani AM, Hakami A, AlHadi A, Batais MA, Alrasheed AA, Almigbal TH. The interplay between mindfulness, depression, stress and academic performance in medical students: A Saudi perspective. PLoS One. 2020 Apr 3;15(4):e0231088. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0231088. eCollection 2020.
Lynn SJ, Barnes S, Deming A, Accardi M. Hypnosis, rumination, and depression: catalyzing attention and mindfulness-based treatments. Int J Clin Exp Hypn. 2010 Apr;58(2):202-21. doi: 10.1080/00207140903523244.
Lau MA, Bishop SR, Segal ZV, Buis T, Anderson ND, Carlson L, Shapiro S, Carmody J, Abbey S, Devins G. The Toronto Mindfulness Scale: development and validation. J Clin Psychol. 2006 Dec;62(12):1445-67. doi: 10.1002/jclp.20326.
Brooks SK, Gerada C, Chalder T. Review of literature on the mental health of doctors: are specialist services needed? J Ment Health. 2011 Apr;20(2):146-56. doi: 10.3109/09638237.2010.541300. Epub 2011 Jan 28.
Carmody J, Baer RA. Relationships between mindfulness practice and levels of mindfulness, medical and psychological symptoms and well-being in a mindfulness-based stress reduction program. J Behav Med. 2008 Feb;31(1):23-33. doi: 10.1007/s10865-007-9130-7. Epub 2007 Sep 25.
Provided Documents
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Document Type: Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan
Document Type: Informed Consent Form
Other Identifiers
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Mindfullness during a pandemic
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id