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Internet-based Mind-Body Training for Brain Health

NCT07019402 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-04-22

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Summary

The goal of this study is to conduct a Stage I pilot study examining the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of an internet-based, asynchronous mindfulness-based stress reduction program (iMBSR) compared to an internet-based, asynchronous lifestyle education program (iLifeEd), for adults at-risk for Alzheimer's disease (AD). Sixty middle-aged and older adults (aged 50 years or older) with subjective cognitive decline will be randomized to either an 8-week iMBSR program or an 8-week iLifeEd program control group, designed to provide adequate control for placebo effects. Behavioral, neuroimaging, and ecological momentary assessment (EMA) measures of mind-wandering will be administered to determine preliminary effects as a function of engagement in the iMBSR program. AD biomarkers will be examined at pre-training and post-training assessments.

Conditions

  • Subjective Cognitive Decline

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Internet-based Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (iMBSR)

The iMBSR program is an adaptation of Jon Kabat-Zinn's Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to be delivered in an online and asynchronous manner. MBSR was developed by Kabat-Zinn in the 1970s as a method to help individuals manage stress and pain through mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness practice has been linked to numerous benefits such as boosting cognitive control and emotion regulation. MBSR includes practices such as orienting attention to the present moment, often through an object like the breath, nonjudgmental awareness of thoughts and emotions, mindful listening, mindful eating, and body scan meditation.

BEHAVIORAL

Internet-based Lifestyle Education (iLifeEd)

iLifeEd is an online and asynchronous lifestyle education program. Participants will be presented with information and activities about healthy aging topics, including physical activity, sedentary behavior, sleep, stress, nutrition and hydration, social support, and cognitively stimulating activities. Stretching and toning exercises will also be included.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Institute on Aging (NIA)

    collaborator NIH

  • Ohio State University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ruchika S Prakash, PhD · Ohio State University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
50 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-06-13
Primary Completion
2026-07-31
Completion
2026-08-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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