NCT05832645CompletedNot Applicable
A Randomized, Parallel Study Investigating the Effects of a Novel Approach to Mindfulness on Frequency and Duration of Meditation and Self-Reported Stress and Mood in Generally Healthy Adults
Conditions
Interventions
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd.
- Enrollment
- 100
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- The total duration of time spent in meditation during the study
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the frequency and duration of meditation in generally healthy adults between:
- A novel approach to mindfulness meditation encompassing guided tea consumption
- Breathing meditation
Participants will be encouraged to meditate every day in either way listed above and asked to complete Daily Study Intervention Recall for 8 weeks.
Additionally, self-reported aspects of stress and mood will be evaluated.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Health Services Research
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 20 Years to 49 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Age 20 - 49 years (inclusive) at screening.
- •Born in the USA.
- •Self-report history of past participation in meditation but have not meditated in within 30 days (1 month) of screening.
- •Has an Apple ID, an email address linked to an Apple ID, and access to a dedicated smartphone capable of downloading and running the study specific app.
- •Able to download, install, and update apps using a smartphone.
- •Has access to hot water to prepare the tea beverage.
- •Regular (at least 3 days a week) consumer of caffeine.
- •Willing to maintain habitual diet (including supplements) and lifestyle (including avoidance of stressful events such as change in employment), physical activity patterns, and body weight during the study period.
- •Has no plan to change nicotine habits during the study period.
- •Has no health conditions that would prevent her from fulfilling the study requirements as judged by the Clinical Investigator on the basis of the pre-screening questionnaire.
- •Understands the study procedures and signs forms providing informed consent to participate in the study and authorizes the release of relevant protected health information to the Clinical Investigator.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Answered "Extremely" for all the positive feelings (energetic, lively, relaxed, and calm), or answered "Not at all" for all the negative feelings (lethargic, listless, irritated, and nervous), or gave same answer (e.g., Not at all) for all the feelings on the Mood State questionnaire completed during screening.
- •Visual or hearing impairments that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses or hearing aids.
- •Self-reported taste or smell impairments within the past 30 days of screening.
- •Has a condition that prevents the subject from consuming caffeine (e.g., caffeine sensitivity, underlying heart condition).
- •Clinically diagnosed neurologic or psychiatric disorders (e.g., bipolar disorder, clinical depression, post-partum depression) currently requiring medication (such as antipsychotics, anticonvulsants, and antiparkinsonian agents as well as medications for bipolar disorder).
- •Clinically diagnosed sleep disorders (e.g., sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy) requiring prescribed medical intervention (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), prescription medication such as zolpidem, zaleplon, eszopiclone, ramelteon, and suvorexant). Use of over-the-counter sleeping aid supplements such as melatonin, methylcobalamin (vitamin B12), 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), L-theanine, magnesium, and valerian is allowed.
- •Contraindication or allergy/sensitivity to any components in the study product or allergens present in the facility used to manufacture or pack the study product (see Appendix 10).
- •Elective hospitalizations planned (e.g., elective cosmetic procedures) during the study period.
- •Use of blood thinners (e.g., Warfarin).
- •Use of anti-hypertension medications.
- •Use of prescription stimulant medications [e.g., amphetamines/dextroamphetamine (Adderall), methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta), methamphetamine (Desoxyn), dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine), lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)]. Use of over-the-counter as-needed medications [e.g., for temporary pain relief (e.g., aspirin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen), common cold/flu symptoms (pain relievers like aspirin, ibuprofen and acetaminophen; nasal decongestant sprays like oxymetazoline and phenylephrine; and oral decongestants, like pseudoephedrine), and seasonal allergies (e.g., Zyrtec, Claritin, Allegra)] is allowed.
- •Use of cannabis, marijuana or cannabinoid products, including those that are consumed, orally inhaled, smoked, applied topically, etc. within 6 months of screening.
- •Female who is pregnant, planning to be pregnant during the study period, lactating, or is of childbearing potential and is unwilling to commit to the use of a medically approved form of contraception throughout the study period. Subjects who are pregnant during the study will be discontinued.
- •Recent history of (within 12 months of screening) or strong potential for alcohol or substance abuse. Alcohol abuse is defined as >14 drinks per week (1 drink = 12 oz beer, 5 oz wine, or 1½ oz distilled spirits).
- •Has a condition the Clinical Investigator believes would interfere with her ability to provide informed consent, comply with the study protocol, which might confound the interpretation of the study results, or put the subject at undue risk.
Arms & Interventions
Breathing meditation
Other
Intervention: Breathing meditation (Other)
A novel mindfulness approach
Experimental
Intervention: Meditation with guided tea consumption (Other)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
The total duration of time spent in meditation during the study
Time Frame: 8 weeks
Data will be obtained from the Daily Study Intervention Recall.
The frequency of meditation during the study
Time Frame: 8 weeks
Frequency will be expressed as days whereby a meditation day is defined as a day where subjects completed at least one meditation session. Data will be obtained from the Daily Study Intervention Recall.
Secondary Outcomes
- Changes from baseline (screening) in the total score of the Perceived Stress Scale(On Days 28 and 55)
- The average duration of time in meditation calculated weekly(weekly over 8 weeks)
- Changes in the Mood Scale metrics(On Days 0 and 55)
Investigators
Study Sites (1)
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