NCT06768450
Online Meditation for Mild Cognitive Impairment and Mild Dementia
Not Yet Recruiting · Not Applicable · King's College London · registry updated 2025-01-16
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The study will look at whether online mindfulness meditation (OMM) is easy for older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild dementia to use. It will also see how OMM affects their mood, sleep, and quality of life. The investigators will recruit 32 participants, divided into 4 groups of 8 people each. Participants will: * Attend an online mindfulness meditation class once a week for 8 weeks * Practice at home for 20 minutes each day * Keep a simple record of their practice and feelings
Inclusion
- Age 60 years or older.
- MCI: Concern regarding a change in cognition, with impairment in one or more cognitive domains, including memory, executive function, attention, language, and visuospatial skills. Preservation of independence in functional abilities and does not meet the criteria for dementia, as described in the National Institute on Aging and Alzheimer's Association (NIA-AA) diagnostic guidelines.
- Mild dementia: As described in the NIA-AA research framework, mild dementia is defined as substantial progressive cognitive impairment affecting several domains and/or neurobehavioral disturbances. Documented by the individual's report, an observer (e.g., a study partner) report, or by changes observed on longitudinal cognitive testing. Clearly evident functional impact on daily life, mainly affecting instrumental activities. No longer fully independent and requires occasional assistance with daily activities.
- Access to an electronic device (e.g., smartphone, computer, or tablet) and the internet.
- Ability and willingness to provide informed consent by signing the Consent Form.
Exclusion
- Current active or past significant experience with meditation.
- Clinically significant mental or physical health disorder beyond MCI or dementia that may affect cognition and/or the ability to complete the study (e.g., severe depression, suicidality, psychosis, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major psychiatric diagnoses, social anxiety (e.g., difficulty participating in a group setting), or severe impairments in eyesight, hearing, or upper limb motor movements).
- Inability to commit to attending classes (e.g., planning to miss three or more classes).
- Lack of proficiency in English.
- Diagnosed with moderate or severe dementia.