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The Effect of Twin Heart Meditation on Exam Anxiety of Nursing Students

NCT07098208 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 100

Last updated 2025-08-01

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Summary

This randomized clinical trial aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Twin Heart Meditation in reducing exam anxiety among undergraduate nursing students. The study focused on whether regular practice of this meditation technique could significantly reduce state anxiety before examinations. The main research questions were:

Does Twin Heart Meditation reduce exam-related anxiety among nursing students? Can this complementary and non-invasive method be considered a viable approach for managing academic stress? Participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention group, which practiced Twin Heart Meditation, or the control group, which followed routine academic activities. Pre- and post-intervention anxiety levels were measured using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI).

Conditions

  • Exam Anxiety
  • Meditation

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Twin Heart Meditation

Participants in this group receive the Twin Heart Meditation intervention, a guided meditative technique based on the principles of loving-kindness and spiritual energy. The intervention is designed to reduce exam-related anxiety by promoting inner peace and emotional regulation. The meditation protocol follows the steps conceptualized by Master Choa Kok Sui and includes the following components: * Physical warm-up exercises * Activation of the heart chakra * Activation of the crown chakra * Blessing the Earth with loving-kindness * Silent meditation using the phrase "Amen" * Expression of gratitude * Closing exercises Participants practice the meditation in three guided sessions over one week, each lasting 30 minutes, under the supervision of a trained instructor. Sessions are conducted in a quiet room with audio guidance and follow-up support.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Near East University, Turkey

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Pouran Varvani Farahani, PhD · PhD in Pediatric Nursing, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, Cyprus International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-05-01
Primary Completion
2024-05-30
Completion
2024-05-30

Countries

  • Cyprus

Study Locations

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