Effectiveness of four deconstructive meditative practices on well-being and self-deconstruction: study protocol for an exploratory randomized controlled trial
This study aims to evaluate the effect of three deconstructive techniques by comparing them to mindfulness in the general population.Methods and analysisA randomized controlled clinical trial will be conducted with about 240 participants allocated to four groups: (a) mindful breathing, (b) prostrations, according to Tibetan Buddhist tradition; (c) the Koan Mu, according to Zen Buddhist tradition; and (d) the mirror exercise, according to Toltec tradition. The primary outcome will be the qualities of the non-dual experience and spiritual awakening, measured by the Nondual Embodiment Thematic Inventory, assessed at pre- and ...
Source: Trials - February 20, 2023 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
Digital peer-to-peer support programme for informal caregivers of people living with motor neuron disease: study protocol for a multi-centre parallel group, single-blinded (outcome assessor) randomised controlled superiority trial
This study will examine the impact of a virtual peer support intervention on quality-of-life measures in informal caregivers of individuals with MND living in the community.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04695210 (Source: Trials)
Source: Trials - February 20, 2023 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
Ethical Deliberation in the Intensive Care Unit: Impact of Formalized Multidisciplinary Team Meetings, a Pilot Study.
Condition: Ethics, Narrative Intervention: Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours Not yet recruiting (Source: ClinicalTrials.gov)
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov - February 10, 2023 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
Quality of recovery after day care surgery with app-controlled remote monitoring: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
This study aims to evaluate the experienced quality of recovery after day care surgery between p atients provided with the smartphone application for remote monitoring and patients receiving standard care without remote monitoring.MethodsThis non-blinded randomized controlled trial with mixed methods design will include 310 adult patients scheduled for day care surgery.The intervention group receives the smartphone application with text message function for remote monitoring that enables patients to record pain and nausea. An anaesthesia professional trained in empathetic communication, who will contact the patient in case...
Source: Trials - February 9, 2023 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
