Attention SkillsNCT07617129
Effects of a Mindfulness-Based Education Program on Preschool Children's Attention Skills
A study testing Mindfulness Education Programme in people with Attention Skills and Mindfulness, run by Inonu University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study examined the effect of the Mindfulness Education Programme on the attention levels of preschool children aged 60-72 months. Using a pre-test-post-test experimental design, the study was conducted with 18 children assigned to intervention and control groups. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 60 to 72 monthsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Attention Skills, Mindfulness, Early Childhood Education
- What is being tested?
- Mindfulness Education Programme
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 18 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 21 Apr 2025to 28 Jun 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
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 to 72 months
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Children aged 60-72 months
- Enrollment in preschool education
- Attendance at participating preschool institutions
- Parental consent for participation in the study
Who cannot join
- Children with diagnosed developmental or neurological disorders that could affect attention performance
- Irregular attendance during the intervention process
- Failure to complete pre-test or post-test assessments
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Ministry of National Education Preschool Institution
Elâzığ, 23000
About this study
Official title: Examining the Effect of the Mindfulness Education Programme on the Development of Attention Levels in Children Aged 60-72 Months Continuing Preschool Education
This study examined the effect of the Mindfulness Education Programme on the attention levels of preschool children aged 60-72 months. Using a pre-test-post-test experimental design, the study was conducted with 18 children assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group participated in an 8-week mindfulness programme including activities focused on breath awareness, body awareness, emotions, attention, self-awareness, self-compassion, and gratitude. Children's attention levels were assessed using the Frankfurter Attention Test before and after the intervention.
Read the detailed description
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of the Mindfulness Education Programme on the attention levels of children aged 60-72 months. The study was designed according to a pre-test post-test design with experimental and control groups. The sample for the study consists of 18 children aged 60-72 months who are attending pre-school education in two similar socio-economic level nursery schools affiliated with the Ministry of National Education, selected using an appropriate sampling method in the Central District of Elazığ Province. There are an equal number of children (9 each) in the experimental and control groups; each group consists of 4 girls and 5 boys. Within the scope of the research, the 'Frankfurter Attention Test' developed by Raatz and Möhling in 1971 was used to determine the attention levels of children. In the study, the experimental group underwent the 'Mindfulness Training Programme,' consisting of 32 integrated activities finalised by the researchers based on expert opinions, for 8 weeks, twice a week.This programme is structured around the themes of breath awareness, body scan, senses, emotions, attention and focus, self-awareness, self-compassion and gratitude. No intervention was made in the control group. The 'Frankfurter Attention Test' was administered to both groups before and after the study to compare changes in attention levels between the groups.
- Conditions
- Attention Skills, Mindfulness, Early Childhood Education
- Being tested
- Mindfulness Education Programme
- Keywords
- Mindfulness, conscious awareness, attention, pre-school, Early Childhood Education, Mindfulness Education
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Mindfulness Education ProgrammeBehavioural
The Mindfulness Education Programme was developed for preschool children aged 60-72 months and implemented over an 8-week period, twice a week. The programme consisted of 32 integrated activities focusing on breath awareness, body awareness, sensory awareness, emotional awareness, attention and concentration, self-awareness, self-compassion, and gratitude. Activities were designed according to the developmental characteristics of preschool children and were implemented in addition to the regular preschool education curriculum.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness Education Programme Group | Experimental | Participants in this group received the Mindfulness Education Programme for 8 weeks, twice a week, in addition to the regular preschool education curriculum. Receives: Behavioral: Mindfulness Education Programme |
| control group | No intervention | Participants in this group continued the regular preschool education curriculum without receiving the Mindfulness Education Programme or any additional intervention. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Attention Levels
Attention levels of preschool children assessed using the Frankfurter Attention Test.
Measured: Pre-test and post-test after 8 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted1 Jun 2026
- Study start21 Apr 2025
- Primary completion26 Jun 2025
- Study completion28 Jun 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Attention SkillsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Inonu UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Participants were assigned to either an intervention group receiving the Mindfulness Education Programme or a control group receiving the regular preschool education curriculum. Outcomes were compared between the two groups using pre-test and post-test measurements.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 18 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Inonu University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Murat Canpolat, Inonu University
- Investigators
- murat canpolat, Principal investigator, Inonu University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07617129
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- InonuU-ECE-AttentionStudy-2026
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 23 May 2026
- Last updated
- 2 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be shared due to privacy and confidentiality considerations involving preschool children.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Examining the Effect of the Mindfulness Education Programme on the Development of Attention Levels in Children Aged 60-72 Months Continuing Preschool Education
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07617129
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- InonuU-ECE-AttentionStudy-2026
- Conditions
- Attention Skills, Mindfulness, Early Childhood Education
- Keywords
- Mindfulness, conscious awareness, attention, pre-school, Early Childhood Education, Mindfulness Education
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 18 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Inonu UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 21 Apr 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 26 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 28 Jun 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 1 Jun 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 examined the effect of the Mindfulness Education Programme on the attention levels of preschool children aged 60-72 months. Using a pre-test-post-test experimental design, the study was conducted with 18 children assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group participated in an 8-week mindfulness programme including activities focused on breath awareness, body awareness, emotions, attention, self-awareness, self-compassion, and gratitude. Children's attention levels were assessed using the Frankfurter Attention Test before and after the intervention.
Detailed description
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of the Mindfulness Education Programme on the attention levels of children aged 60-72 months. The study was designed according to a pre-test post-test design with experimental and control groups. The sample for the study consists of 18 children aged 60-72 months who are attending pre-school education in two similar socio-economic level nursery schools affiliated with the Ministry of National Education, selected using an appropriate sampling method in the Central District of Elazığ Province. There are an equal number of children (9 each) in the experimental and control groups; each group consists of 4 girls and 5 boys. Within the scope of the research, the 'Frankfurter Attention Test' developed by Raatz and Möhling in 1971 was used to determine the attention levels of children. In the study, the experimental group underwent the 'Mindfulness Training Programme,' consisting of 32 integrated activities finalised by the researchers based on expert opinions, for 8 weeks, twice a week.This programme is structured around the themes of breath awareness, body scan, senses, emotions, attention and focus, self-awareness, self-compassion and gratitude. No intervention was made in the control group. The 'Frankfurter Attention Test' was administered to both groups before and after the study to compare changes in attention levels between the groups.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Participants were assigned to either an intervention group receiving the Mindfulness Education Programme or a control group receiving the regular preschool education curriculum. Outcomes were compared between the two groups using pre-test and post-test measurements.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness Education Programme Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Mindfulness Education ProgrammeParticipants in this group received the Mindfulness Education Programme for 8 weeks, twice a week, in addition to the regular preschool education curriculum. |
| control group | No intervention | –Participants in this group continued the regular preschool education curriculum without receiving the Mindfulness Education Programme or any additional intervention. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 60 to 72 months
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Children aged 60-72 months
- Enrollment in preschool education
- Attendance at participating preschool institutions
- Parental consent for participation in the study
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Children with diagnosed developmental or neurological disorders that could affect attention performance
- Irregular attendance during the intervention process
- Failure to complete pre-test or post-test assessments
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 Education ProgrammeThe Mindfulness Education Programme was developed for preschool children aged 60-72 months and implemented over an 8-week period, twice a week. The programme consisted of 32 integrated activities focusing on breath awareness, body awareness, sensory awareness, emotional awareness, attention and concentration, self-awareness, self-compassion, and gratitude. Activities were designed according to the developmental characteristics of preschool children and were implemented in addition to the regular preschool education curriculum. | Behavioural | Mindfulness Education Programme Group |
Primary outcome
Attention Levels
Time frame: Pre-test and post-test after 8 weeks
Attention levels of preschool children assessed using the Frankfurter Attention Test.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 Jun 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared due to privacy and confidentiality considerations involving preschool children.
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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.
murat canpolat principal investigator
Inonu University
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 Education Programme in people with Attention Skills and Mindfulness, run by Inonu 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 4 inclusion and 3 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Jun 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
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?
Attention Levels (time frame: Pre-test and post-test after 8 weeks). 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 2 Jun 2026.