Effectiveness of a Sound Bowl Meditation on Caregiver Stress and Anxiety

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07626320

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Official title

Effectiveness of a Sound Bowl Meditation on Caregiver Stress and Anxiety: A Pilot Study

Brief summary

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Being a primary caregiver for a family member or friend can be physically and emotionally demanding leaving little time for the unpaid caregiver's professional pursuits, personal appointments, and self-care. Primary caregivers are often overwhelmed, and experience stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances. Passive activities that require no physical or mental exertion may provide support and can help improve overall well-being. Sounds from crystal sound bowls and other instruments combined with guided meditations have been found to promote relaxation and to reduce stress and anxiety. Participants can sit in a chair or lie on a yoga mat, supported by pillows and blankets, to enhance comfort and rest. Eye masks can also be used to minimize light and promote peacefulness. The purpose of this study is to assess if a weekly Sound Bowl Meditation, offered over the course of 6 weeks and provided by a certified Sound Bowl practitioner, can help decrease caregiver stress and anxiety related to the role as a primary caregiver.

Study identification

NCT ID: NCT07626320
Recruitment status: Recruiting
Study type: Interventional
Phase: Not applicable
Lead sponsor: Ohio State University; Other
Enrollment: 40 participants

Conditions and interventions

Conditions

Interventions

Sound Bowl Meditation Other

Other

Eligibility (public fields only)

Age range: 18 Years and older
Sex: All
Healthy volunteers: Healthy volunteers not accepted

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Study timeline

Start date: Nov 1, 2026 (Actual)
Primary completion: Jun 30, 2027 (Estimated)
Completion: Dec 1, 2027 (Estimated)
Last update posted: Nov 12, 2026

2026 – 2027

United States locations

U.S. sites: 1
U.S. states: 1
U.S. cities: 1

Facility	City	State	ZIP	Site status
The Ohio State University Center for Integrative Health	Columbus	Ohio	43220	Recruiting

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