N/A
Completed N=37
Use of Fitbits During Breathing Meditation
Healthy
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05101343 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
37
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jul 2024
Primary outcomePrimary: Change in Mindfulness — -0.08; 0.1 score on a scale
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.
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 | — |
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.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05101343). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.