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Effect of a mobile mindfulness app on stress reduction in parents of children with autism

Developing a Mobile App-Based Mindfulness Intervention for Reducing Stress in Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/05/110910
Enrollment
160
Registered
2026-05-22
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Mobile App Based Mindfulness Intervention: 8 Weeks Structured eight week mobile app based mindfulness intervention including guided meditation breathing exercises relaxation techniques

Sponsors

Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation (Deemed to be University)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Parents of children aged 3 10 years with ASD Willing to provide informed consent Possess a smartphone Basic mobile app usage ability Able to understand study language.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Practicing regular mindfulness/meditation Severe psychiatric conditions Participation in other stress-reduction programs

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Reduction in perceived stress levels among parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder measured using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)Timepoint: Baseline Week 0 immediately after intervention Week 8 and follow up at 3 months—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Improvement in psychological well being measured using WHO 5 Well Being IndexTimepoint: Baseline Week 0 Week 8 and 3 month follow up;Usability and participant satisfaction with the mobile app measured using the System Usability ScaleTimepoint: End of intervention at Week 8—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactLATHA P

Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation

biostat.vmu@vmu.edu.in9841378659

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026