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Official title Contemplative Practice for Well-being and Self-Deconstruction in Women
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06950905
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a contemplative practice called Feeding Your Demons (FYD), based on a secular adaptation of Tibetan Buddhism, in improving psychological well-being, body image, body acceptance, compassion, and self-deconstruction in adult women. Participants will be randomly assigned to either FYD or an active control group practicing mindfulness meditation.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 30 to 60, women only
You may be able to join if
- Sex assigned female at birth and self-identifies as a woman
- Aged between 30 and 60 years
- Spanish nationality, or residency in Spain for more than 5 years
- Fluent in Spanish
- At least one month of experience with meditation or mindfulness practices, with a regular practice of more than 15 minutes per session
You likely can't join if
- Indicators of eating disorders (ED) or mental health deterioration, determined by the following cut-off points: SCOFF ≥ 2 and PHQ-9 ≥ 10
- Formal diagnosis of an eating disorder or any psychiatric condition
- Substance use disorder
- History of neurological disease diagnosis
- Participant's decision to withdraw from the study at any point
See the full eligibility criteria
- Sex assigned female at birth and self-identifies as a woman
- Aged between 30 and 60 years
- Spanish nationality, or residency in Spain for more than 5 years
- Fluent in Spanish
- At least one month of experience with meditation or mindfulness practices, with a regular practice of more than 15 minutes per session
- Provides informed consent
- Indicators of eating disorders (ED) or mental health deterioration, determined by the following cut-off points: SCOFF ≥ 2 and PHQ-9 ≥ 10
- Formal diagnosis of an eating disorder or any psychiatric condition
- Substance use disorder
- History of neurological disease diagnosis
- Participant's decision to withdraw from the study at any point
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 30 years to 60 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.