Are the short-term benefits of two brief mindfulness interventions sustained?

Are the short-term benefits of two brief mindfulness interventions sustained? A randomised controlled trial.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN14659858

Enrollment

100

Registered

2018-03-27

Start date

2016-05-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-04-30

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Conditions

Anxiety, depression and stress Mental and Behavioural Disorders Anxiety, depression, stress

Interventions

Participants were randomly allocated to a 2-week online mindfulness intervention consisting of daily 10-minute practice of either Insight Meditation (n=50) or Loving Kindness Meditation (n=50).

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 18-65 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Previous or current mental illness diagnosis

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Anxiety, depression and stress were assessed using the Depression, Anxiety & Stress Scales questionnaire at baseline, post-intervention and at 1-month follow-up.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Mindfulness was assessed using the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire at baseline, post-intervention and at 1-month follow-up.	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026