Tao Calligraphy Meditation and Energized Water for Depression
Effect of Tao Calligraphy Meditation and Energized Water on Depression Randomized Control Cross-over Study
NA · Sha Research Foundation · NCT06934330
This study is testing whether practicing Tao Calligraphy Meditation and drinking Energized water can help adults with depression feel better.
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 (Kahului, Hawaii) |
| Trial ID | NCT06934330 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Tao Calligraphy Mindfulness practice combined with drinking Energized water in improving symptoms of Unipolar Depression in adults. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a practice group or a control group and will complete standardized questionnaires to assess their mental health and quality of life before and after the intervention. The study will utilize statistical methods to analyze the data collected from these questionnaires over a six-week period.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 19 and over who have a primary diagnosis of Unipolar Depression.
Not a fit: Patients with Bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, or those on highly potent neuroleptics may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a novel and holistic method for alleviating symptoms of Unipolar Depression.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific combination of Tao Calligraphy and Energized water is novel, similar mindfulness practices have shown promise in improving mental health outcomes in other studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 19 and over with a primary diagnosis as one Unipolar depression according to International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10 criteria is present and diagnosed by a licensed physician. * 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 * Bipolar disorders, schizophrenia (psychosis) * Treatment with highly potent neuroleptics * 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
Kahului, Hawaii
- Satori Family Wellness Center — Kahului, Hawaii, 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: Unipolar Depression, Well-being, SF 36 Quality of life questionnaire, PHQ-9 questionnaire, Tao Calligraphy, Healing Art, Chinese Calligraphy, BAI-21 Beckman Anxiety Inventory