Virtual Coach for Mindfulness Meditation Training

Evaluate the effectiveness of using a virtual computer coach to provide mindfulness meditation training, and the coaching support required to initiate a regular practice.

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Key information

Conditions

Mindfulness Training

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Psychometrix Associates

Blacksburg, Virginia, 24060, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

over 18, no previous mindfulness experience, computer literacy

Exclusion criteria

substance abuse, anxiety/depression, psychosis

Treatment and study plan

Mindfulness meditation coaching

Behavioral

Participants interact with virtual coach to obtain instruction in mindfulness meditation and coaching support.

Primary outcomes

Frequency of meditating

Time frame: 7 weeks (weekly)

Measure the number of times participants meditated per week, throughout the 7 week period of the study.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Psychometrix Associates

Industry

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2010
Primary completion: 2010
Study completion: 2010
First posted: Sep 30, 2010
Registry last updated: Sep 30, 2010

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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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