Mindfulness practice with Tao art to improve well-being
The Effects of Mindfulness Practice With Tao Art (Love Peace Harmony Calligraphy and Song) on Well-being - Controlled Randomized Study
NA · Sha Research Foundation · NCT06803641
This study is testing if a special mindfulness practice using Tao art can help adults feel less stressed and more connected to others.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 19 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Sha Research Foundation (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Buffalo, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT06803641 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical study aims to evaluate the effects of a unique mindfulness practice involving Tao art, specifically the 'Love Peace Harmony' calligraphy and song, on adult well-being. Participants will be randomized into either a mindfulness practice group or a wait-list control group. The study will measure changes in perceived stress, social connectedness, and peace of mind using standardized questionnaires before and after three months of practice. Statistical analyses will be conducted to determine the significance of any observed changes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 19 and over who are willing to engage in daily mindfulness practices for at least 30 minutes.
Not a fit: Patients with serious mental disorders or those unable to comply with the practice regimen may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance well-being by reducing stress and improving social connections and peace of mind for participants.
How similar studies have performed: While mindfulness practices have been widely studied, the specific use of Tao art in this context is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in previous studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria * Age 19 and over * Willingness and ability to comply with data collection requirements * Submission of required documentation before entering the study, including informed consent and consent to release of information * Willingness to allow their data to be used for research purposes and published as deemed fit (while conforming to all applicable privacy laws) by Sha Research Foundation * Willingness to practice the daily mindfulness practices for at least 30 minutes and follow the study protocol Exclusion criteria * Not meeting any of the inclusion criteria * Unwillingness to participate in data gathering * Unable to follow the practice regimen, including the daily individual mindfulness practices for at least 30 minutes * Pregnant or nursing. Participants who become pregnant during the study will be required to end their participation. * Serious mental disorders (e.g., schizophrenia) * There is no exclusion criteria placed upon potential subjects related to national origin, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, physical disability, sexual orientation, religion, or spiritual practices.
Where this trial is running
Buffalo, New York
- Private practice (Psychology) — Buffalo, New York, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Peter Hudoba De Badyn, MD, FRCS — Sha Research Foundation
- Study coordinator: Peter Hudoba De Badyn, MD, FRCS,
- Email: sharesearchfoundation@yahoo.ca
- Phone: 604-904-7712
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.
Conditions: Social Connectedness, Peace of Mind, Stress, Well-being, Quality of life, Perceived Stress Scale, Social Connectedness Scale, Peace of Mind Scale