Clinical Trials

To establish the feasibility of a tool that monitors and motivates people with COPD to complete training in mindful pursed-lip breathing to enhance pulmonary rehabilitation at home.

The purpose of this study is to look at the use of a novel biofeedback-assisted meditation device when used during the day to provide mindfulness training if it can increase calm state brain activity in post-Covid patients.

The aims of this study are to assess the acceptability of a mindfulness-based physical activity intervention with postmenopausal women, and to determine whether a mindfulness-based physical activity intervention can elicit clinically meaningful increases in postmenopausal women’s daily physical activity.

People with COPD have a greater risk for symptoms of depression, anxiety, and fear of breathlessness. Those emotions are independently associated with lower physical activity, poorer quality of life, and higher hospitalization and exacerbations; all independent predictors of survival and costs. There is a lack of treatment options to be routinely used in primary clinics for patients with COPD. Systematic reviews suggest that interventions that promote an accepting mode of response, such as mindfulness, might be more appropriate and effective for managing psychological distress in COPD patients, especially breathing-related anxiety. Hypothesis: A home-based 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for COPD ...

The purpose of this study is to study the feasibility of a wearable brain sensing wellness device to provide mindfulness training to fibromyalgia patients.

The purpose of this study is to develop a mindful breathing module to an already effective and developed home based rehabilitation program for guiding COPD patients in a mindful breathing practice and further palliate breathlessness and anxiety.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate mindfulness intervention in association with breastmilk volume output in mothers who are pumping breastmilk in the NICU. To evaluate associations between mindfulness intervention and levels of salivary cortisol as well as oxytocin in mothers who are pumping breastmilk in the NICU The third aim is to evaluate the associations between mindfulness intervention and severity of depression as well as anxiety in mothers who are pumping breastmilk in the NICU.

This clinical trial evaluates whether a virtual stress reduction program that uses mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) techniques works to improve mental health outcomes in cancer patients living in underserved/rural regions of Minnesota. 80% of Minnesota counties are considered mental health care shortage areas. This shortage disproportionately impacts Minnesotans living in underserved and rural regions as they have to travel further for mental health care services. Interventions that provide patients with mental health resources from the comfort of their own home help to reduce barriers that limit access to mental health care. MBSR courses can help patients control their responses to ...

The purpose of this study is to improve well-being and promote weight loss using a virtual mindfulness and activity promotion program among rural patients with a history of cancer.

The purpose of this study is to explore the transformative potential of spiritually aligned mindfulness practices tailored for Black adult cancer survivors. Recognizing the unique cultural and spiritual needs of this group, the research seeks to develop and evaluate a faith-based Mindfulness Based Intervention (MBI) model designed to enhance resilience and improve Quality of Life (QoL) during cancer survivorship. This goal will be achieved through two objectives: (i)develop a culturally modified MBSR curriculum that is adapted to align with congruent faith-based religious practices; (ii) test the impact of the developed culturally modified MBI intervention on improvement of wellbeing and QoL. 

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of a resiliency program to provide an effective and sustainable solution to several important problems experienced by medical professionals.

The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of Mayo Clinic’s Resilience Training Program among healthcare employees and members of an employee-based wellness center.

The purpose of this study is to improve dignity and life quality for patients and their families, and to effectively counter burnout and vulnerability to adverse mental experience in the highly stressful environment of end-of-life care.

The purpose of this study is to determine the usefulness and effectiveness of Muse, a brain sensing headband intervention, to affect quality of life, stress, fatigue and sleep in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients who are undergoing surgical treatment.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of the Mindfulness-Based Intervention Meditation Program to provide an effective and sustainable solution for reducing stress often experienced by patients newly identified as having an unknown mass. 

There is evidence that mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) such as meditation, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and yoga might improve Quality of Life (QOL) and reduce stress in breast cancer survivors. These interventions are becoming increasingly popular in cancer survivors. However, little is known about the feasibility and effect of MBIs administered during the interval of time of chemotherapy, on QOL and stress. The investigators are planning a MBI intervention study developed specifically for breast cancer survivors receiving chemotherapy (usually 4-5 months) at the investigators institution, for at least 8 sessions combined with at least 8 weeks of home-practice, in 25 women ...