Mindfulness Intervention for Post-Covid Symptoms

Purpose

The purpose of this research is to study if post-Covid patients using a wearable brain sensing wellness device (Muse-S) to learn meditation practice during a time where they are experiencing lengthy Covid symptoms will help in decreasing stress and anxiety.

Conditions

  • COVID-19
  • Post Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 18 Years
Eligible Genders
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Identified with one of 3 Post-Covid Syndrome (PASC) phenotypes at Mayo Clinic Rochester. - Not pregnant by subject self-report at time of consent. - Have the ability to provide informed consent. - Have the ability to complete all aspects of this trial. - Have access to an iPhone, iPad, or Android device. - Have no contraindicating comorbid health condition which would interfere with the proper use of the Muse-SÔ system, as determined by the clinical investigators.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Used an investigational drug within the past 30 days. - Anyone that is not on a stable dose of medication for anxiety, depression or sleep. - Currently (within the past 3 weeks) been practicing mindfulness training on a weekly/regular basis. - Currently (within 3 weeks) has been enrolled in another clinical or research program which intervenes on the patients' QOL, or stress. - An unstable medical or mental health condition as determined by the physician investigator.

Study Design

Phase
N/A
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
N/A
Intervention Model
Single Group Assignment
Intervention Model Description
All subjects will receive and use the Muse S™ Headband system
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
None (Open Label)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Experimental
Muse S™ Headband system for post-Covid Syndrome 		Subjects will utilize the Muse S™ Headband system at least 4 times per week for a minimum of 10 minutes each time over a period of 3 months (12 weeks).
  • Device: Muse S™ Headband system
    Clinical grade, headband style, wireless EEG (electroencephalogram is a test used to evaluate the electrical activity in the brain) system and designed to interact with a mobile device (smartphone or tablet).

Recruiting Locations

More Details

NCT ID
NCT05199233
Status
Active, not recruiting
Sponsor
Mayo Clinic

Detailed Description

This study will answer the following question: does meditation help decrease stress and anxiety in patients who are experiencing long-haulers syndrome.