The Impact of Heartfulness Program on Loneliness in High School Students in the US

This quantitative study assesses the baseline loneliness scores in all the high school students in the US. Assessments at baseline will include the UCLA loneliness scale. The Google form questionnaire will ask the high schoolers for their email address and their parent's email address (if they are under 18). The form will also include a question eliciting interest in participation in the 4-weeks Heartfulness program. The program will include tools that promote a heart-based nurturing environment focusing on relaxation, positivity, and developing growth mindsets.

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Key information

Conditions

Loneliness

Age range

14 year–19 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Ranjani B Iyer

Novi, Michigan, 48375, United States

About this study

The specific aims of the study are:

To assess the current level of loneliness in high school students through the UCLA loneliness scale.
To assess the beneficial impact of the Heartfulness program on loneliness in high school students in the US.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Participants are High School students in the US and willing to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Non-English speaking high school students in the US and those with mental health diagnoses such as Major Depressive Disorder and Anxiety disorders.

Treatment and study plan

Self-Care Program through Heartfulness

Behavioral

A four-week Self-Care program through Heartfulness will be offered to participants in the Heartfulness group. This would include a daily practice of relaxation tools for 15 minutes a day using an app and once a week webinar for 30 minutes. Guided relaxation and meditation sessions will be offered to the participants during the intervention weeks. These virtual sessions were conducted by Heartfulness Champions and certified trainers from Heartfulness Institute.

Primary outcomes

Assess the current level of Loneliness

Time frame: Baseline data through the pre-UCLA survey scores

To assess the current level of loneliness in high school students through UCLA loneliness scale.
Changes in Loneliness levels

Time frame: 28 days for 15 minutes every day based on a 28-day calendar

To assess the beneficial impact of Heartfulness program on loneliness in high school students in the US.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Heartfulness Institute

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2020
Primary completion: 2020
Study completion: 2020
First posted: Oct 26, 2020
Registry last updated: Oct 26, 2020

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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