Meditative Neurofeedback for Depression
Purpose
The goal of this open-label single-arm study is to test a meditative neurofeedback intervention for depressed mood.
Conditions
- Depression - Major Depressive Disorder
- Depression Disorders
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Over 18 Years
- Eligible Genders
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- moderate depression per PHQ9 symptom ratings
Exclusion Criteria
- active substance abuse/dependence - psychotic disorders - bipolar disorder - displaying acutely suicidal behaviors
Study Design
- Phase
- N/A
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Non-Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Single Group Assignment
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- None (Open Label)
Arm Groups
| Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
|---|---|---|
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Experimental MediNF |
Over 10-sessions participants will engage in a breath-focused meditative practice with frontal brain connectivity neurofeedback provided to enhance performance. |
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Recruiting Locations
More Details
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Detailed Description
The goal of this open-label single-arm study is to test whether a 10-session meditative neurofeedback intervention significantly alleviates depressive symptons as well as improves secondary outcomes of rumination and mindfulness.
