Mindfulness to improve sleep and mood in healthcare workers and older adults
Neurobiological Investigations of Mindfulness, Depression and Sleep Disturbances in Medical Staffs and Community Elders
This project will try an 8-week mindfulness program to see if it improves sleep and reduces depression in hospital staff and community elders.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New Taipei City, Taiwan) |
| Trial ID | NCT07179172 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This multi-year project begins with a developmental phase that will recruit 40 participants from Shuang-Ho Hospital and the surrounding community to test mindfulness-based interventions. Participants will be hospital staff (aged 20–65) or community-dwelling older adults (aged 55–90) who complete an MBSR-style mindfulness program and related study procedures. Outcomes will include sleep quality, depressive symptoms, self-awareness, and psychological well-being measured before and after the intervention. The project aims to adapt and pilot mindfulness delivery within a healthcare setting and among older adults to inform larger quantitative and neurobiological studies.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are hospital staff aged 20–65 or community older adults aged 55–90 with sleep disturbances or depressive symptoms who can attend the full mindfulness course and comply with study procedures.
Not a fit: People with major neurological or major psychiatric disorders, certain medical exclusions (e.g., metal implants, claustrophobia), pregnancy, substance addiction, or who cannot complete the course are unlikely to benefit or be eligible.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could reduce depressive symptoms, improve sleep quality, and enhance self-awareness and psychological health for participating healthcare workers and older adults.
How similar studies have performed: Mindfulness-based programs like MBSR have shown benefits for anxiety, stress, and sleep in many prior studies, but comparable neurobiological work in healthcare staff and older adults remains limited.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Hospital staff aged 20-65 years, or elderly individuals aged 55-90 years. 2. Individuals willing to participate in the entire mindfulness course and comply with study enrollment procedures.- Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of major neurological disorders (e.g., epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, stroke). 2. History of major psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). 3. Use of medications that may affect sleep, other than illegal substances or sleeping pills. 4. Individuals with metal implants. 5. Individuals with claustrophobia. 6. Pregnant women. 7. History of alcohol or substance addiction.
Where this trial is running
New Taipei City, Taiwan
- Ministry of Health and Welfare Shuang-Ho Hospital — New Taipei City, Taiwan, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jiunn-Kae Wang, MD, MSc
- Email: 14073@s.tmu.edu.tw
- Phone: +886970749758
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.