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Mindfulness Therapy for Generalised Anxiety in Young Adults
- BDCTR ID
- BDCTR-2026-000098
- Sponsor
- Bangladesh Medical University
- Information provided by
- Dr Mahmudul Karim (Responsible Party)
- Last Update Posted
- 2026-07-20
Not yet recruiting
Study Overview
Brief Summary
This trial evaluates an eight-week group mindfulness programme compared with a waitlist control for generalised anxiety in young adults.
Detailed Description
Participants with generalised anxiety disorder are randomised to the mindfulness programme or a waitlist. The primary endpoint is change in GAD-7 score at eight weeks.
Official Title
Conditions
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Intervention/Treatment
- Behavioral: Group mindfulness-based therapy
Other Study ID Numbers
BMU-PSY-2026-002
Study Start
Primary Completion
Study Completion
Enrollment (Estimated)
Study Type
Phase
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Contacts and Locations
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Study Contact
Name: Dr Mahmudul Karim
Email: anxiety-mbt@bmu.ac.bd
This study has 1 location
Bangladesh
Chattogram, Chattogram, Bangladesh, 4000
Not yet recruiting
Chattogram Medical College
Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
<p>Inclusion Criteria:</p><ul><li>Adults aged 18 to 30 years meeting criteria for generalised anxiety disorder.</li></ul><p>Exclusion Criteria:</p><ul><li>Current psychotherapy for anxiety.</li></ul>
Ages Eligible for Study
Sexes Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose:
- Treatment
- Allocation:
- Randomized
- Interventional Model:
- Parallel Assignment
- Masking:
- Single blind
Arms and Interventions
| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
|---|---|
Experimental: Group mindfulness | Behavioral: Group mindfulness-based therapy Eight weekly facilitated group sessions. |
No Intervention: Waitlist control |
What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Change in GAD-7 score | 8 weeks |
Secondary Outcome Measures
| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Change in PHQ-9 score | 8 weeks |
Collaborators and Investigators
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Sponsor
Study Record Dates
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Study Registration Dates
First Submitted that Met QC Criteria
First Posted
Study Record Updates
Last Update Submitted that Met QC Criteria
Last Update Posted
Last Verified
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Terms related to this study
Keywords Provided by Bangladesh Medical University
- anxiety
- mindfulness
- mental health
- young adults
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