A Web-Based Gentle Body Stretching to Alleviate Loneliness and Improve Mental Fitness During COVID-19 Isolation Period

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Mental Health Issue

• Registration Number: NCT04394013
• Lead Sponsor: Monash University Malaysia

Brief Summary

During the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals are having to stay at home in quarantine to reduce the risk of transmission of the virus. Depending on the number of occupants and the dwelling space available, this can lead to household crowding, which can have an effect on mental health. In addition, the closing of leisure facilities, including restaurants, cafes and, with the need to self-isolate and socially distance, has led to loneliness. The focus on "loneliness" has recently been on a rise, and being described as an epidemic, especially when it has been shown to be associated with various diseases as well as increased risk of mortality. Studies conducted on participants in isolation has shown increased mental health issues including anxiety, stress and depression.

Mindfulness intervention has been shown to alleviate mental health issues including loneliness. However, to date, there is limited studies examining the effectiveness of a remote mindfulness intervention. This proposal aims to deliver a remote mindfulness program that can be accessible by participants easily and even during the isolation period. This intervention will investigate the effectiveness and safety in elevating mental health issues faced by the general population.

Detailed Description

Loneliness, mindfulness and quality of life will be assessed as the primary outcome of the study. A mindfulness video will be used as the intervention for participants, and is compared with a group with similar video content without mindfulness component. The effect of changes in primary outcome will be assessed between groups after 2-4weeks.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2020-05-18
• Study First Submitted QC: 2020-05-18
• Study First Posted: 2020-05-19
• Study Start: 2020-08-26
• Primary Completion: 2020-12-31
• Study Completion: 2020-12-31
• Status Verified: 2021-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-02-22
• Last Update Posted: 2021-02-24

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 70

Inclusion Criteria

• Adult participants

Exclusion Criteria

• None

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Loneliness (UCLA-8 Loneliness Scale)	2-4weeks	Measured using University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)-8 Loneliness Scale; Higher score indicates higher loneliness level
Mindfulness (FFMQ)	2-4weeks	Five-Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ); Higher score indicates higher mindfulness level
Quality of life (EQ-5D-5L Questionnaire)	2-4weeks	EQ-5D-5L Questionnaire; Higher score indicates higher quality of life

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Monash University Malaysia; 🇲🇾 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia