A Quick Mindfulness Training for an Isolated and Confined Environment (MINDFUL-ICE II)
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- Enrolling By Invitation
- 入组人数
- 24
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Stress
研究概览
简要总结
The MINDFUL-ICE II project explores the significance of mindfulness as a psychological trait crucial for extended missions in isolated and confined environments (ICEs). Previous data from the MINDFUL-ICE study with Concordia base crews validated a link between dispositional mindfulness and reduced stress. However, the efficacy of a mindfulness-based intervention in mitigating distress and fostering psychological adaptation within such environments remains untested. This project aims to assess a specific mindfulness training program's efficacy, feasibility, and usability for Concordia base crews over a two-year assignment. The pre-departure online mindfulness training, tailored for the pre-mission period, will feature minimal time commitments. Bi-weekly booster sessions during the mission, conducted by the ESA MD, will support the training. Using a quasi-experimental design, crews receiving this intervention will be compared with the first MINDFUL-ICE study's results. Stress, mindfulness, and psychological data will be tracked throughout the winter-over mission, aligning with the assessment approach of the initial study. Participants will report program usage, acquired knowledge, and engage in post-mission qualitative interviews. Both quantitative and qualitative findings will be crucial in gauging the intervention's effectiveness and usability for future long-duration and ICE space missions.
详细描述
Long-duration space missions introduce unique stressors, including isolation, confinement, communication delays, and environmental monotony, which can negatively affect mood, cognition, and performance. This study addresses the need for countermeasures by testing a mindfulness-based training program developed specifically for such environments. The intervention includes:
Pre-departure Training: A three-week, self-paced online course delivered via the Qualtrics platform, featuring videos, audio content, and exercises. Participants engage in daily activities averaging 15-30 minutes, focusing on mindfulness principles such as awareness, flexibility, and creativity.
Mission Phase: Bi-weekly booster sessions led by the ESA physician, supplemented by ongoing access to training materials. Content is tailored to address the challenges of ICE settings and can be accessed on-demand.
Assessment: Stress and mindfulness levels are measured at multiple time points (pre-departure, mid-mission, and post-mission). Additional qualitative feedback will explore participant experiences, training usability, and psychological adaptation.
The quasi-experimental design compares the outcomes of MINDFUL-ICE II participants with data from the previous observational MINDFUL-ICE study, which serves as a control group. This approach leverages matched cohorts to evaluate the program's efficacy in reducing stress and fostering adaptive psychological responses.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Non Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Supportive Care
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Winter crew at the Concordia Station, in Antarctica
排除标准
- 未提供
结局指标
主要结局
Stress
时间窗: Up to 12 months.
Stress will be assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale, a validated 10-item self-report measure. Individual scores on the scale can range from 0 to 40 with higher scores indicating higher perceived.
次要结局
- Mindful Attention(Up to 12 months.)
- Langerian Mindfulness(Up to 12 months.)
- Mindul Creativity(Up to 12 months (baseline and post-mission assessments).)
研究者
Francesco Pagnini
Professor of Clinical Psychology
Catholic University of the Sacred Heart