Impact of mindfulness meditation on sleep quality in medical students
Effects of a Meditation Program on the Sleep Quality of Medicine Course Students
This study is testing if an 8-week online mindfulness meditation program can help medical students in Brazil sleep better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 136 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Passo Fundo, RS) |
| Trial ID | NCT06342817 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to assess the effectiveness of an 8-week online mindfulness-based meditation program on the sleep quality of medical students in Passo Fundo and Chapecó, Brazil. A total of 136 participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group, which will engage in weekly meditation sessions, or a control group that will not participate in any activities. The study will evaluate various outcomes, including sleep quality, mindfulness, and symptoms of depression, anxiety, and burnout, using standardized assessment tools at multiple time points throughout the trial.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are medical students aged 18 and older enrolled at the universities in Passo Fundo or Chapecó.
Not a fit: Patients who are active practitioners of meditation or have certain mental health disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve sleep quality and overall mental well-being for medical students.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with mindfulness-based interventions for improving sleep quality, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Interest in participating in the study; over 18 years old; both genders; being duly registered in the Medicine course at Passo Fundo or Chapecó's faculties, from the 1st to 12th phase of the course Exclusion Criteria: * Have participated in another course or workshop on meditation in the last 4 weeks in addition to the invitation to study; being an active practitioner of meditation, yoga, tai-chi, qui-gong (at least 6 months before the start of the study); previous medical diagnosis of cognitive, language or communication deficits; alcohol dependence and other chemical substances; previous medical diagnosis of a disorder with risk of suicide or attempt of previous suicide; previous medical diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder; previous medical diagnosis of depressive disorder currently untreated; previous medical diagnosis of schizophrenia or delusional/hallucinatory disorders; previous medical diagnosis of social anxiety (difficulty being in a classroom)
Where this trial is running
Passo Fundo, RS
- Universidade Federal Da Fronteira Sul — Passo Fundo, Rs, Brazil (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Tiago T Simon — Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul
- Study coordinator: Tiago T Simon, MD
- Email: tiago.teixeira@uffs.edu.br
- Phone: +5554991843384
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.