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NCT03095989 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
An Online Mindfulness Intervention for People With ALS and Their Caregivers
A NA study, sponsored by Harvard University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 100
- Enrollment target
NCT03095989 is a NA study that has completed, run by Harvard University. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants.
The verdict
NCT03095989, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Harvard University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 100 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The psychological impact of ALS on both patients and caregivers is high and affects their quality of life (QOL). However, there is minimal research about psychological interventions to improve QOL in the ALS scientific literature. Recent advances in clinical treatments aimed at improving the health of people with chronic disorders are based on the concept of mindfulness. Mindfulness can be defined as a flexible state of mind resulting from the simple act of actively noticing new things, as opposed to mindlessness, the human tendency to operate on" autopilot". Preliminary data suggests that mindfulness may promote a better QOL for people with ALS and their caregivers. The investigators also found that a mindful attitude was associated with slower disease progression. This project's goal is to develop an innovative, web-based online mindfulness training program and intervention, customized for people with ALS and their primary caregivers. It is an active learning intervention, with cognitive exercises and lectures that increase participants' mindfulness. The efficacy of this program for improving QOL, and for reducing anxiety and depression in people with ALS and their caregivers, will be tested with a randomized clinical trial. Assessments immediately post-treatment as well as 3 and 6 months after recruitment will be conducted, comparing subjects undergoing the mindfulness intervention to a control group.
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Mindfulness
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-02 |
| Phase | NA |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03095989 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Harvard University, which has 37 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Mindfulness is the first listed.
NCT03095989 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03095989 about?
NCT03095989 is a clinical study titled "An Online Mindfulness Intervention for People With ALS and Their Caregivers". The psychological impact of ALS on both patients and caregivers is high and affects their quality of life (QOL). However, there is minimal research about psychological interventions to improve QOL in the ALS scientific literature. Recent advances in clinical treatments aimed at improving the health...
What is the current status of trial NCT03095989?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 100 participants. The study started on 2015-01. Estimated completion is 2019-02.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03095989?
The interventions under investigation include: Mindfulness (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03095989?
This trial is sponsored by Harvard University, which has 37 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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