Evaluating Mindfulness and Brain Stimulation Treatments to Improve Mental Health in Older Adults in Taiwan

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating how mindfulness-based programs and brain stimulation affect cognitive abilities and emotional well-being in older adults. This study focuses on understanding how these non-drug treatments might improve mental health or reduce signs of depression in late-life adults. It uses a variety of psychological, behavioral, and brain imaging tests to measure these effects. Participants will be assigned to one of four groups Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Mindfulness-Based Well-Being Curriculum, Mindfulness-Based Curriculum for Insomnia, or Brain Stimulation Intervention. The study includes a baseline assessment before the treatments start and follow-up assessments to track changes after completing the interventions. Those joining the study will undergo multiple evaluations including brain scans to observe changes in brain activity and structure, psychological tests like the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, and self-reported measures of mood, sleep, stress, and well-being. Continuous monitoring with smart watches will collect data on sleep and heart function over a 16-week period. The study lasts from before the intervention through one month after finishing the treatments, with detailed tracking of mental and physical health changes.

Effects of Mindfulness or Brain Stimulation Intervention for Late-life Adults in Taiwan Urban and Rural Areas