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Mobile Application Mindfulness
Sponsor: University of South Florida
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial (single-arm pilot trial) is to learn whether a mobile application-based mindfulness intervention can improve mental health outcomes in older Korean immigrants aged 60 years and older. The main questions it aims to answer are whether the 8-week mobile app-based mindfulness intervention is feasible and acceptable, as indicated by recruitment, retention, and adherence rates, and whether participation in the intervention leads to improvements in positive psychological well-being (e.g., positive affect, optimism, life engagement, and mindfulness) and reductions in adverse mental health outcomes (e.g., anxiety, depressive symptoms, and perceived stress). Participants will complete baseline and post-intervention assessments, receive training on how to use the mobile mindfulness application, engage with the app for approximately 8 weeks (recommended 10-15 minutes per day), and participate in weekly check-ins to support engagement and address any challenges encountered during the intervention.
Official title: Mobile Application (App)-Based Mindfulness Intervention for Older Korean Immigrants
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
60 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2025-08-01
Completion Date
2026-09-30
Last Updated
2026-04-24
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
AI-Enabled Mobile App-Based Mindfulness Intervention
This intervention is an 8-week, AI-enabled mobile app-based mindfulness program specifically designed for older Korean immigrants. It delivers culturally and linguistically tailored mindfulness content through a smartphone application, including guided meditation, breathing exercises, sound-based relaxation, and brief reflective activities. Participants are encouraged to engage with the intervention for approximately 10-15 minutes per day, with flexibility to support individual preferences and technology familiarity. A distinguishing feature of this intervention is the integration of an artificial intelligence-based personalization system that uses physiological signals (e.g., photoplethysmography-derived stress indicators) to assess users' real-time stress levels and deliver tailored mindfulness content. The intervention is designed to enhance accessibility by reducing common barriers such as language, stigma, and limited access to culturally appropriate mental health services.
Locations (2)
The Korean Association of West Florida
Tampa, Florida, United States
University of South Florida School of Social Work
Tampa, Florida, United States