Mindfulness plus digital health learning to support student health decisions

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized 4-arm trial will assign 268 university students to one of four groups: mindfulness, e-health literacy, combined mindfulness + e-health, or a control group. Interventions run for 8 weeks and are delivered during Physical Education classes (short mindful eating/movement exercises) and via digital push notifications with health content. Baseline and follow-up assessments use questionnaires on e-health, media, and food literacy, critical thinking and decision-making confidence, plus computerized tests with E-Prime. The trial measures short-term changes in multiple literacy domains, decision-making, and well-being.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Mindfulness Group

1. Currently enrolled in a Physical Education (PE) class.
2. Aged between 18 and 25 years.
3. Willing to participate in the 8-week intervention and provide informed consent.
4. Generally healthy and able to engage in physical activity.
5. Proficient in Chinese.

E-health Group

1. Currently enrolled in a Physical Education (PE) class.
2. Aged between 18 and 25 years.
3. Willing to participate in the 8-week intervention and provide informed consent.
4. Generally healthy and able to engage in physical activity.
5. Proficient in Chinese.

Mindfulness + E-health Group

1. Currently enrolled in a Physical Education (PE) class.
2. Aged between 18 and 25 years.
3. Willing to participate in the 8-week intervention and provide informed consent.
4. Generally healthy and able to engage in physical activity.
5. Proficient in Chinese.

Control Group

1. Currently enrolled in a Physical Education (PE) class.
2. Aged between 18 and 25 years.
3. Willing to participate in the 8-week intervention and provide informed consent.
4. Generally healthy and able to engage in physical activity.
5. Proficient in Chinese.

Exclusion Criteria:

Mindfulness Group

1. Currently studying in medical, nutrition, or health-related fields.
2. Pregnant or lactating.
3. Severe mental health conditions or cognitive impairments affecting participation.
4. Currently participating in other mindfulness or digital health programs.
5. Involved in competitive sports (e.g., varsity athletes).
6. Recent major life events (e.g., trauma or major illness) within the last 6 months.
7. Unable to participate in PE classes due to medical or personal reasons.

E-health Group

1. Currently studying in medical, nutrition, or health-related fields.
2. Pregnant or lactating.
3. Severe mental health conditions or cognitive impairments affecting participation.
4. Currently participating in other mindfulness or digital health programs.
5. Involved in competitive sports (e.g., varsity athletes).
6. Recent major life events (e.g., trauma or major illness) within the last 6 months.
7. Unable to participate in PE classes due to medical or personal reasons.

Mindfulness + E-health Group

1. Currently studying in medical, nutrition, or health-related fields.
2. Pregnant or lactating.
3. Severe mental health conditions or cognitive impairments affecting participation.
4. Currently participating in other mindfulness or digital health programs.
5. Involved in competitive sports (e.g., varsity athletes).
6. Recent major life events (e.g., trauma or major illness) within the last 6 months.
7. Unable to participate in PE classes due to medical or personal reasons.

Control Group

1. Currently studying in medical, nutrition, or health-related fields.
2. Pregnant or lactating.
3. Severe mental health conditions or cognitive impairments affecting participation.
4. Currently participating in other mindfulness or digital health programs.
5. Involved in competitive sports (e.g., varsity athletes).
6. Recent major life events (e.g., trauma or major illness) within the last 6 months.
7. Unable to participate in PE classes due to medical or personal reasons.

Where it's running

• UM Sports Complex (N8) , Avenida da Universidade Taipa, Macau, China
  Macao, Macau Recruiting
• University of Macau
  Macao, Macau Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: SiMan LEI, Doctoral — University of Macau
• Study coordinator: Chi Long Choi, Master Student
• Email: mc44122@um.edu.mo
• Phone: +853 6318 0088

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.