N/A N=37 Randomized Other

Use of Fitbits During Breathing Meditation

Healthy

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Jul 2024

Primary outcome: Primary: Change in Mindfulness — -0.08; 0.1 score on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Breathing meditation (Behavioral)
Age: Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Winthrop University
Primary completion: Oct 2021

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Change in Mindfulness	-0.08; 0.1	—
PRIMARY Change in Anxiety	-.18; -2.35	—
PRIMARY Change in Well-being	3.00; 3.75	—
PRIMARY Change in Worry	-0.13; -1.59	—
PRIMARY Change in Depression	-1.12; -0.53	—
SECONDARY Change in Sleep Minutes	-10.76; 6.33	—
SECONDARY Change in Heart Rate	-0.49; -0.12	—
SECONDARY Change in Steps	-56.12; 271.96	—
SECONDARY Change in Physically Active Minutes	-7.45; 3.02	—

Summary

This study will examine short breathing meditations paired with Fitbit technology in order to assess mindfulness and track physical activity. Measures including heart rate, physical activity, sleep patterns, as well as assessments of well-being and anxiety levels, will be examined.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Older than 18 years.
Currently a student, faculty, or staff member at university where research is being completed.
Able to wear a Fitbit close to 24 hours a day for two weeks.

Exclusion Criteria

Younger than 18 years.
Has previously practiced meditation.

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