Testing Different Daily Durations of Mindfulness Meditation to Improve Wellbeing in Adults A 28-Day Randomized Study

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating how different daily lengths of mindfulness meditation affect psychological wellbeing in healthy adults who have little or no prior meditation experience. This randomized controlled trial compares the effects of larger doses of mindfulness training to smaller doses over a 28-day period, aiming to see if longer meditation times lead to greater improvements and how engagement varies by dose. The study is led by the University of Melbourne and includes participants aged 18 to 65. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups 10 minutes, 20 minutes, or 30 minutes of guided mindfulness meditation per day, or a minimal dose of 3-4 minutes daily. The meditation is delivered through daily audio recordings as part of a newly developed 28-day program. Participants are encouraged to avoid other formal mindfulness practices during the study except informal daily life practice. The study has three main phases a run-in period, the 28-day intervention, and a follow-up period. During the trial, participants will complete surveys and self-reported measures at baseline, mid-intervention 2 weeks, post-intervention 4 weeks, and at a follow-up 2 months after starting. Researchers will monitor adherence, meditation experiences, and any adverse events. Outcomes measured include psychological wellbeing, distress, anxiety, depression, mindfulness traits, emotional regulation, social anxiety, and sleep quality. The total participation involves regular assessments and daily meditation practice over the study period.

Dose-Response Effects of Mindfulness Meditation