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Neurobiological Investigations of Mindfulness, Depression and Sleep Disturbances in Medical Staffs and Community Elders
Sponsor: Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital
Summary
The research team proposes a multi-year study with the first year focusing on the developmental phase. In this initial phase, we aim to recruit 40 participants (including healthcare staff and older adults) from Shuang-Ho Hospital and the surrounding community to undergo two mindfulness intervention sessions, each lasting four months. We anticipate that these interventions will prevent and alleviate stress and depressive symptoms while enhancing self-awareness and psychological health.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 90 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2025-06-14
Completion Date
2025-11-08
Last Updated
2025-09-17
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) 8-Week Program
The program consists of weekly 2.5-hour sessions over an eight-week period. The certified mindfulness instructor will follow a curriculum that includes in-class formal practice (2.5 hours) and assigned informal practice (30-40 minutes daily). During the sessions, the instructor will guide participants through mindfulness meditation, pain awareness, mindful yoga, gratitude practice, loving-kindness meditation, and the sharing of daily life experiences. Additionally, a full-day, eight-hour silent retreat (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) will be held between weeks six and seven to deepen inner awareness. Following each weekly group session, participants will be instructed to perform and self-record daily home practice, which will be discussed and evaluated during the following week's class. The total course duration is approximately 26 hours, and participants will receive a certificate of completion upon graduation.
Locations (1)
Ministry of Health and Welfare Shuang-Ho Hospital
New Taipei City, Taiwan, Taiwan