Digital mindfulness-based intervention for people with COPD - a multicentre pilot and feasibility RCT.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are effective in improving mental and physical health in various chronic conditions. While the GOLD 2024 report recommends MBIs for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), scientific evidence in this specific population is scarce. This prospective randomised controlled pilot study investigated the feasibility of an 8-week digital MBI and its preliminary effects on mental and physical health in COPD.

Methods

Psychologically burdened COPD patients (63 ± 7 years, 61% female, FEV1% 41 ± 19) were randomly allocated to the MBI group (n = 14; daily 10-15-minute audio-guided meditation via smartphone) or a waitlist control group (n = 16). Primary outcomes included the intervention's feasibility (dropouts, MBI usage rates, inter

SUBMITTER: Tschenett H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12105243 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature