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Meditation and Psychophysical Well-Being in Elderly
Led by University of Pavia · Updated on 2025-03-19
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
37 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this experimental study is to assess whether a mindfulness-based meditation intervention can reduce loneliness and improve psychophysical well-being in older adults (aged 65 and above). The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the intervention reduce the perception of loneliness in older adults? (primary outcome) * Does it improve various aspects of psychological well-being, including social isolation, depression, life satisfaction, mindfulness, emotional regulation, self-acceptance, and sleep quality? (secondary outcomes) Researchers will compare the intervention group with a passive control group (waiting-list control) to determine whether the mindfulness-based intervention leads to significant improvements in the measured outcomes. Participants will: Complete baseline assessments, including neuropsychological tests and validated questionnaires, before the intervention. Undergo a 12-session mindfulness-based intervention over 6 weeks, consisting of guided breathing, focused attention, physical relaxation, and emotional awareness exercises. Complete post-intervention assessments to measure changes in their psychological and physiological well-being.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Meditation and Psychophysical Well-Being in Elderly
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Understanding of the Italian language
- Age 65 years or older
- No cognitive impairment as measured by the Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination (ACE-R)
You will not qualify if you...
- Presence of severe mental disorders and/or significant medical conditions
- Substance dependence
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Pavia
Pavia, Italy, 27100
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Research Team
T
Teresa Fazia, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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