NCT04863690

Brief Summary

In this study, we will examine whether use of the Sleep Intervention protocol marketed by Interaxon (the 'Muse'), leads to improvements in sleep quality (e.g. decreased latency to sleep, improved sleep duration), as well as knock-on improvements on measures of mindfulness, improvement in quality of life scores, reduction in perceived stress levels, anxiety, improvements in cognitive performance, improvement in markers relevant for safety, and increased success in the workplace in healthy participants.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
150

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2021

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 26, 2021

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 28, 2021

Completed
3 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2021

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2022

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2022

Completed
Last Updated

July 25, 2024

Status Verified

July 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

1 year

First QC Date

April 26, 2021

Last Update Submit

July 23, 2024

Conditions

Keywords

MeditationSleepCognition

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Sleep Scores

    The primary outcome will be scores on the Sleep Questionnaire. This questionnaire includes the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index which is the most widely accepted and validated self-report method for assessing changes in sleeping patterns.

    12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Score on the Cambridge Brain Sciences

    12 weeks

Study Arms (4)

Sleep Intervention System - No Coaching

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will be asked to use either the Muse Mind Meditation, Muse Sleep Journeys, Go to Sleep Soundscapes or Go to Sleep Guidance each evening as part of their bedtime routine to help them prepare to sleep. In addition, participants may use any part of the Muse App (Mind, Heart, Breath, Body, Guided or Go to Sleep meditations), as often as they like to help them fall asleep, go back to sleep, or as a meditation practice during the daytime. All Participants will also be asked to do the Muse Mind meditation for a minimum of 5 minutes per day, a minimum of 5 days per week, for 6 weeks.

Behavioral: Meditation

Sleep Intervention System - Plus Digital Coaching

EXPERIMENTAL

The procedure will be identical to Group 1 above, but in addition, all participants will also work through the content in the Muse S Sleep Coaching course, and implement the sleep hygiene and habit changes recommended through the course that they find reasonable and effective for their situation.

Behavioral: MeditationBehavioral: Digital Coaching

Sleep Intervention System - Plus Digital Coaching plus Human Coaching

EXPERIMENTAL

The procedure will be identical to Group 2 above, but in addition, all participants will be asked to join regular online coaching sessions. Participants will be divided into 9 cohorts of 10 people per cohort. Each cohort will be offered group coaching once per week. Coaches will be versed in Mindfulness, and how to use Muse and how to support sleep. Coaching will take place virtually using Interaxon's Zoom account. Throughout the coaching, all participants will be referred to via their first names or their anonymized login names. In addition, for any challenges that arise, participants will have unlimited access to Muse Customer Care via phone, email, and video where appropriate during normal business hours.

Behavioral: MeditationBehavioral: Digital CoachingBehavioral: Digital Coaching plus Human Coaching

Control

NO INTERVENTION

The participants in the control group will receive a Muse Device, which they will be free to keep at the end of the study. They will be asked not to open and/or use the Muse device until the entire study is complete. On day 1 of the Study, they will complete the Cambridge Brain Sciences online cognitive assessment battery), plus a longer questionnaire about stress levels, workplace wellness, quality of life, mindfulness and (depending on group), sleep quality. At the completion of the study controls will be offered optional, free group coaching sessions if they complete the study requirements.

Interventions

MeditationBEHAVIORAL

Participants will be asked to use either the Muse Mind Meditation, Muse Sleep Journeys, Go to Sleep Soundscapes or Go to Sleep Guidance each evening as part of their bedtime routine to help them prepare to sleep. In addition, participants may use any part of the Muse App (Mind, Heart, Breath, Body, Guided or Go to Sleep meditations, as often as they like to help them fall asleep, go back to sleep, or as a meditation practice during the daytime. All Participants will also be asked to do the Muse Mind meditation for a minimum of 5 minutes per day, a minimum of 5 days per week, for 6 weeks. If they also wish to use the Muse system more frequently (day or night), they will be encouraged to do so and will be able to choose between several styles of available meditation (Mind, Heart, Breath, Body, Guided or Go to Sleep meditations). Participants will be asked to also wear their Muse device while they sleep, as often as they like in order to track their sleep.

Sleep Intervention System - No CoachingSleep Intervention System - Plus Digital CoachingSleep Intervention System - Plus Digital Coaching plus Human Coaching

All participants will work through the content in the Muse S Sleep Coaching course, and implement the sleep hygiene and habit changes recommended through the course that they find reasonable and effective for their situation.

Sleep Intervention System - Plus Digital CoachingSleep Intervention System - Plus Digital Coaching plus Human Coaching

All participants will work through the content in the Muse S Sleep Coaching course, and implement the sleep hygiene and habit changes recommended through the course that they find reasonable and effective for their situation. All participants will also be asked to join regular online coaching sessions. Participants will be divided into 9 cohorts of 10 people per cohort. Each cohort will be offered group coaching once per week. Coaches will be versed in Mindfulness, and how to use Muse and how to support sleep. Coaching will take place virtually using Interaxon's Zoom account.

Sleep Intervention System - Plus Digital Coaching plus Human Coaching

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 100 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • The study will be open to all Hatch employees in Canada. Hatch is a large engineering firm in Canada. Hatch currently has 4406 Canadian employees and therefore our sample size represents approximately 10% of the population.

You may not qualify if:

  • None

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Western University

London, Canada

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Negotiating

Interventions

Meditation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

CommunicationBehavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mind-Body TherapiesComplementary TherapiesTherapeuticsSpiritual TherapiesRelaxation TherapyBehavior TherapyPsychotherapyBehavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Officials

  • Adrian M Owen, PhD

    Western University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
BASIC SCIENCE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 26, 2021

First Posted

April 28, 2021

Study Start

May 1, 2021

Primary Completion

May 1, 2022

Study Completion

December 1, 2022

Last Updated

July 25, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-07

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations