Nature-based Mindfulness Intervention Program for Family Carers

NCT06302504 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Nature
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 95
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The program integrates ordinary mindfulness exercise with nature environment. Participants will be able to practice mindfulness in a natural environment in some of the program sessions. The study will study the effects of nature-based mindfulness program in reducing caregiving stress. The program will last for 4 session, 8 hours in total.

Conditions

Mental Health Issue

Keywords

caregiver; mindfulness-based program; nature

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

• depression

  measured by Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21)

  Change from 1-month before intervention, pre-intervention, to 1-month follow-up, to 3-month after intervention

• anxiety

  measured by Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21)

  Change from 1-month before intervention, pre-intervention, to 1 month follow-up, to 3-month after intervention

• stress

  measured by Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21)

  Change from 1-month before intervention, pre-intervention, to 1-month follow-up, to 3-month after intervention

• family functioning

  measured by The Family Adaptation, Partnership, Growth, Affection, Resolve Scale

  Change from 1-month before intervention, pre-intervention, to 1-month follow-up, to 3-month after intervention

• family conflict

  measured by The Conflict Tactics Scale

  Change from 1-month before intervention, pre-intervention, to 1-month follow-up, to 3-month after intervention

• well-being

  measured by The World Health Organization Well-being Index

  Change from 1-month before intervention, pre-intervention, to 1-month follow-up, to 3-month after intervention

Study Arms (1)

Nature-based mindfulness program

EXPERIMENTAL

The program will include mindfulness exercises, including body scan, mindful stretching, mindful sitting, and befriending exercise. At least one of the four sessions will be conducted in retreat center in nature area.

Behavioral: Nature-based mindfulness program

Interventions

Nature-based mindfulness program BEHAVIORAL

only one arm is included in this study

Nature-based mindfulness program

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 70 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• parents with children experiencing divorce or separation
• parents of children with special needs
• family caregivers who are the primary caregivers of an older adult with dementia

You may not qualify if:

• parents or caregivers who cannot understand Cantonese version of Chinese
• parents or caregivers who have psychosis or developmental disabilities who are not able to comprehend the program

Sponsors & Collaborators

• The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: lead

Study Sites (1)

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Hong Kong, 852, Hong Kong

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 4, 2024
• First Posted: March 8, 2024
• Study Start: April 15, 2023
• Primary Completion: March 31, 2024
• Study Completion: May 31, 2024
• Last Updated: March 3, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

HK (1)