Status:
RECRUITING
Effect of Tao Calligraphy Meditation and Energized Water on Depression
Lead Sponsor:
Sha Research Foundation
Conditions:
Unipolar Depression
Eligibility:
All Genders
19+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The goal of this controlled randomized clinical study is to learn if a Tao Calligraphy Mindfulness and Energized water Practice works to improve Unipolar Depression. The main questions it aims to answ...
Detailed Description
Objective The goal of this study is to measure the positive effects of a unique form of mindfulness practice that involves engaging with Tao art (tracing the Tao Calligraphy "Greatest Love" while lis...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 19 and over with a primary diagnosis as one Unipolar depression according to International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10 criteria is present and diagnosed by a licensed physician.
- Willingness and ability to comply with data collection requirements
- Submission of required documentation before entering the study, including informed consent and consent to release of information
- Willingness to allow their data to be used for research purposes and published as deemed fit (while conforming to all applicable privacy laws) by Sha Research Foundation
- Willingness to practice the daily mindfulness practices for at least 30 minutes and follow the study protocol
Exclusion
- Not meeting any of the inclusion criteria
- Bipolar disorders, schizophrenia (psychosis)
- Treatment with highly potent neuroleptics
- Unwillingness to participate in data gathering
- Unable to follow the practice regimen, including the daily individual mindfulness practices for at least 30 minutes
- Pregnant or nursing. Participants who become pregnant during the study will be required to end their participation.
- Serious mental disorders (e.g., schizophrenia)
- There is no exclusion criteria placed upon potential subjects related to national origin, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, physical disability, sexual orientation, religion, or spiritual practices.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 10 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 10 2027
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06934330
Start Date
February 10 2022
End Date
January 10 2027
Last Update
April 18 2025
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Satori Family Wellness Center
Kahului, Hawaii, United States, 96732