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Effectiveness of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback Training Versus a Meditation Program in Reducing Stress Levels in University Undergraduate Students.
Sponsor: University of Seville
Summary
The objective of this trial is to evaluate the efficacy of a heart rate variability biofeedback training protocol, compared to a guided meditation program and a control group, in reducing stress and anxiety levels among university undergraduate students.
Official title: Effectiveness of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback Training Versus a Meditation Program in Reducing Stress and Anxiety Levels in University Undergraduate Students.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
54
Start Date
2024-11-01
Completion Date
2025-02-01
Last Updated
2024-06-13
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Heart rate variability biofeedback training
An 8-week intervention based on daily 10-minute HRV biofeedback training at rest using the Pulse HRV smartphone application.
Guided meditation
An 8-week intervention based on daily 10-minute guided meditation sessions led by an instructor with over 20 years of experience in teaching meditation.