Status:

COMPLETED

Mindful Breathing Using EMA and and Actigraphy: A Pilot Study

Lead Sponsor:

Chinese University of Hong Kong

Conditions:

Mindfulness

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study will examine the effect of mindful breathing and the mechanism of positive spirals of mindfulness using ecological momentary assessment (EMA) and actigraphy. Previous studies have shown a p...

Detailed Description

This proposed study will be a randomized control trial which studies the mechanism of positive spirals of mindfulness in mindful breathing. Potential participants will be recruited from the community ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Hong Kong residents aged ≥ 18 years and ≤ 65 years;
  • Cantonese language fluency; and
  • A willingness to provide informed consent and comply with the study protocol.

Exclusion

  • Major medical or neurocognitive disorders that make participation infeasible;
  • Having psychiatric disorders based on General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28) score \> 11 or having suicidal ideation based on a positive answer to question 27 and 28 (referral information to professional services will be provided to those who endorsed items on suicidal ideation);
  • Cardiovascular diseases that affect the measure of heart rate variability (HRV); and
  • Using medication or psychotherapy for any psychological disorder.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 24 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 31 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

21 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04718753

Start Date

February 24 2021

End Date

May 31 2021

Last Update

August 12 2021

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The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Shatin, Hong Kong