Effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Feelings of Geriatric Burden Among Older WomenNCT07502547
The Effect of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program on Feelings of Being a Geriatric Burden in Older Women
A study testing Mindfulness meditation in people with Effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Feelings of Geriatric Burden Among Older Women, run by Istanbul Aydın University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study was planned as a non-randomized, quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest control group design, aiming to examine the effect of a mindfulness-based stress reduction program applied to older women on their feelings of being a geriatric burden. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 60 years and older, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Feelings of Geriatric Burden Among Older Women
- What is being tested?
- Mindfulness meditation
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 72 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Jan 2026to 27 May 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 60 years and older
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Women aged 60 years or older
- Having at least one chronic disease
- Enrolled in a senior university program at a foundation university
- Willing to participate in the study
- Able to communicate without any problems
Who cannot join
- Individuals who do not voluntarily agree to participate in the study
- Individuals with communication difficulties (e.g., severe hearing loss, speech disorder, advanced cognitive impairment)
- Individuals with serious psychiatric or neurological disorders that prevent participation
- Individuals who show severe emotional distress or agitation during the interview
- Individuals with difficulty speaking or understanding Turkish
- Individuals who do not have sufficient time to actively participate in the study
- -
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: THE EFFECT OF A MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION PROGRAM APPLIED TO ELDERLY WOMEN ON FEELINGS OF BEING A GERIATRIC BURDEN
This study was planned as a non-randomized, quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest control group design, aiming to examine the effect of a mindfulness-based stress reduction program applied to older women on their feelings of being a geriatric burden. The sample of the study will consist of 72 women aged 60 years and over who have at least one chronic illness, are enrolled in an elderly university program conducted at a foundation university, volunteer to participate in the research, and have no communication difficulties. Data will be collected using a Personal Information Form and the Geriatric Feelings of Burden Scale (GFBS).
By investigating the effect of a mindfulness-based stress reduction program on feelings of being a geriatric burden among older women, this study will fill an important gap in the literature. In particular, there is a limited number of studies examining the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions in older age groups, and this research offers a low-cost and feasible approach to enhancing individual well-being. Additionally, the findings obtained from a culturally distinct population will provide original contributions to the international literature in this field.
- Conditions
- Effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Feelings of Geriatric Burden Among Older Women
- Being tested
- Mindfulness meditation
- Keywords
- Mindfulness, Geriatric Burden Among, Older Women
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Mindfulness meditationBehavioural
Intervention and Control Groups
Participants will be divided into two groups based on voluntariness and eligibility criteria:
Intervention Group: Participants who will take part in the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program.
Control Group: Participants who will not participate in the MBSR program but will complete the pretest and posttest assessments.
Implementation Process
At the beginning of the study, the Geriatric Feelings of Being a Burden Scale will be administered to both groups as a pretest.
The intervention group will receive the MBSR program once a week for two weeks, with each session lasting two hours.
No intervention will be applied to the control group during this period; they will be asked to continue their routine daily activities.
After completion of the program, the same scale will be re-administered to both groups to obtain posttest data.
Intervention Content (MBSR Program)
Mindfulness meditation
Body scan exercises
Conscious breathing awarenes
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness | Experimental | Intervention and Control Groups
Participants will be divided into two groups based on voluntariness and eligibility criteria:
Intervention Group: Participants who will take part in the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program.
Control Group: Participants who will not participate in the MBSR program but will complete the pretest and posttest assessments.
Implementation Process
At the beginning of the study, the Geriatric Feelings of Being a Burden Scale will be administered to both groups as a pretest.
The intervention group will receive the MBSR program once a week for two weeks, with each session lasting two hours.
No intervention will be applied to the control group during this period; they will be asked to continue their routine daily activities.
After completion of the program, the same scale will be re-administered to both groups to obtain posttest data.
Intervention Content (MBSR Program)
Mindfulness meditation
Body scan exercises
Conscious breathing awarene Receives: Behavioral: Mindfulness meditation |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Geriatric Feelings of Burdensomeness Scale
The level of geriatric feelings of burdensomeness in older women will be assessed using the Geriatric Feelings of Burdensomeness Scale (GFBS). The scale is a 25-item, self-report instrument rated on a 5-point Likert scale. Total scores range from 25 to 125, with higher scores indicating greater feelings of geriatric burdensomeness. Assessments will be conducted at baseline (pre-test) and after completion of the mindfulness-based stress reduction program (post-test).
Measured: 2 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted31 Mar 2026
- Study start15 Jan 2026
- Primary completion4 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion27 May 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Feelings of Geriatric Burden Among Older WomenStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 72 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Aydın University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, ARZU KAVALA, Istanbul Aydın University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07502547
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- MINDFULNESS
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 26 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 31 Mar 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 31 Mar 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- THE EFFECT OF A MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION PROGRAM APPLIED TO ELDERLY WOMEN ON FEELINGS OF BEING A GERIATRIC BURDEN
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07502547
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MINDFULNESS
- Conditions
- Effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Feelings of Geriatric Burden Among Older Women
- Keywords
- Mindfulness, Geriatric Burden Among, Older Women
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 72 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Aydın UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 4 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 27 May 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 31 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study was planned as a non-randomized, quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest control group design, aiming to examine the effect of a mindfulness-based stress reduction program applied to older women on their feelings of being a geriatric burden. The sample of the study will consist of 72 women aged 60 years and over who have at least one chronic illness, are enrolled in an elderly university program conducted at a foundation university, volunteer to participate in the research, and have no communication difficulties. Data will be collected using a Personal Information Form and the Geriatric Feelings of Burden Scale (GFBS).
By investigating the effect of a mindfulness-based stress reduction program on feelings of being a geriatric burden among older women, this study will fill an important gap in the literature. In particular, there is a limited number of studies examining the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions in older age groups, and this research offers a low-cost and feasible approach to enhancing individual well-being. Additionally, the findings obtained from a culturally distinct population will provide original contributions to the international literature in this field.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness | Experimental | Behavioral: Mindfulness meditationIntervention and Control Groups Participants will be divided into two groups based on voluntariness and eligibility criteria: Intervention Group: Participants who will take part in the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. Control Group: Participants who will not participate in the MBSR program but will complete the pretest and posttest assessments. Implementation Process At the beginning of the study, the Geriatric Feelings of Being a Burden Scale will be administered to both groups as a pretest. The intervention group will receive the MBSR program once a week for two weeks, with each session lasting two hours. No intervention will be applied to the control group during this period; they will be asked to continue their routine daily activities. After completion of the program, the same scale will be re-administered to both groups to obtain posttest data. Intervention Content (MBSR Program) Mindfulness meditation Body scan exercises Conscious breathing awarene |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 60 years and older
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Women aged 60 years or older
- Having at least one chronic disease
- Enrolled in a senior university program at a foundation university
- Willing to participate in the study
- Able to communicate without any problems
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Individuals who do not voluntarily agree to participate in the study
- Individuals with communication difficulties (e.g., severe hearing loss, speech disorder, advanced cognitive impairment)
- Individuals with serious psychiatric or neurological disorders that prevent participation
- Individuals who show severe emotional distress or agitation during the interview
- Individuals with difficulty speaking or understanding Turkish
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness meditationIntervention and Control Groups Participants will be divided into two groups based on voluntariness and eligibility criteria: Intervention Group: Participants who will take part in the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. Control Group: Participants who will not participate in the MBSR program but will complete the pretest and posttest assessments. Implementation Process At the beginning of the study, the Geriatric Feelings of Being a Burden Scale will be administered to both groups as a pretest. The intervention group will receive the MBSR program once a week for two weeks, with each session lasting two hours. No intervention will be applied to the control group during this period; they will be asked to continue their routine daily activities. After completion of the program, the same scale will be re-administered to both groups to obtain posttest data. Intervention Content (MBSR Program) Mindfulness meditation Body scan exercises Conscious breathing awarenes | Behavioural | Mindfulness |
Primary outcome
Geriatric Feelings of Burdensomeness Scale
Time frame: 2 months
The level of geriatric feelings of burdensomeness in older women will be assessed using the Geriatric Feelings of Burdensomeness Scale (GFBS). The scale is a 25-item, self-report instrument rated on a 5-point Likert scale. Total scores range from 25 to 125, with higher scores indicating greater feelings of geriatric burdensomeness. Assessments will be conducted at baseline (pre-test) and after completion of the mindfulness-based stress reduction program (post-test).
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 31 Mar 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Mindfulness meditation in people with Effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Feelings of Geriatric Burden Among Older Women, run by Istanbul Aydın University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 31 Mar 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Geriatric Feelings of Burdensomeness Scale (time frame: 2 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 31 Mar 2026.