NCT07157566 From Health Information to Health Decisions Integrating Mindfulness Into Digital Learning and Daily Life
| NCT ID | NCT07157566 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Macau |
| Condition | Health Literacy |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 268 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-09-20 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-12-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 268 participants in total. It began in 2025-09-20 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-31.
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Brief Summary
This research project aims to explore how combining e-health literacy with mindfulness practices can help university students navigate the complex landscape of e-health information and make more informed, healthier choices. Specifically, the study will assess the current levels of e-health literacy, food literacy, and media literacy among university students, and examine how these factors are related to critical thinking, decision-making confidence, and overall well-being. The project will involve a 4-arm design, including: (1) a mindfulness group, (2) an e-health group, (3) a mindfulness + e-health Group, and (4) a Control Group. Participants in the intervention groups will engage in short mindfulness exercises focused on mindful eating and movement during break times and cool-down sessions of their Physical Education (PE) classes. Additionally, digital health content (e.g., videos and articles) will be provided to enhance e-health literacy. This could lead to better-informed, more confident students who are able to make healthier choices in their daily lives, both during their university years and into the future. Study Aim To evaluate the effectiveness of an 8-week intervention delivered during PE classes, comparing the effects of: 1\. Mindfulness Group 2. E-health Group 3. Mindfulness + E-health Group 4. Control Group The intervention will assess changes in students' e-health literacy, food literacy, media literacy, critical thinking, self-compassion and decision-making self-efficacy over time, with assessments at pre-test, post-test, and 4-week follow-up. Study Hypotheses: 1. Students in the mindfulness group, e-health group, and combined group will show significantly greater improvements in all outcome measures from pre-test to post-test compared to the control group. 2. The combined group will demonstrate the greatest gains in literacy and cognitive outcomes, due to the additive effect of both interventions. 3. Improvements will be maintained at the 4-week follow-up, particularly in the combined group.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Mindfulness Group 1. Currently enrolled in a Physical Education (PE) class. 2. Aged between 18 and 25 years. 3. Willing to participate in the 8-week intervention and provide informed consent. 4. Generally healthy and able to engage in physical activity. 5. Proficient in Chinese. E-health Group 1. Currently enrolled in a Physical Education (PE) class. 2. Aged between 18 and 25 years. 3. Willing to participate in the 8-week intervention and provide informed consent. 4. Generally healthy and able to engage in physical activity. 5. Proficient in Chinese. Mindfulness + E-health Group 1. Currently enrolled in a Physical Education (PE) class. 2. Aged between 18 and 25 years. 3. Willing to participate in the 8-week intervention and provide informed consent. 4. Generally healthy and able to engage in physical activity. 5. Proficient in Chinese. Control Group 1. Currently enrolled in a Physical Education (PE) class. 2. Aged between 18 and 25 years. 3. Willing to participate in the 8-week intervention and provide informed consent. 4. Generally healthy and able to engage in physical activity. 5. Proficient in Chinese. Exclusion Criteria: Mindfulness Group 1. Currently studying in medical, nutrition, or health-related fields. 2. Pregnant or lactating. 3. Severe mental health conditions or cognitive impairments affecting participation. 4. Currently participating in other mindfulness or digital health programs. 5. Involved in competitive sports (e.g., varsity athletes). 6. Recent major life events (e.g., trauma or major illness) within the last 6 months. 7. Unable to participate in PE classes due to medical or personal reasons. E-health Group 1. Currently studying in medical, nutrition, or health-related fields. 2. Pregnant or lactating. 3. Severe mental health conditions or cognitive impairments affecting participation. 4. Currently participating in other mindfulness or digital health programs. 5. Involved in competitive sports (e.g., varsity athletes). 6. Recent major life events (e.g., trauma or major illness) within the last 6 months. 7. Unable to participate in PE classes due to medical or personal reasons. Mindfulness + E-health Group 1. Currently studying in medical, nutrition, or health-related fields. 2. Pregnant or lactating. 3. Severe mental health conditions or cognitive impairments affecting participation. 4. Currently participating in other mindfulness or digital health programs. 5. Involved in competitive sports (e.g., varsity athletes). 6. Recent major life events (e.g., trauma or major illness) within the last 6 months. 7. Unable to participate in PE classes due to medical or personal reasons. Control Group 1. Currently studying in medical, nutrition, or health-related fields. 2. Pregnant or lactating. 3. Severe mental health conditions or cognitive impairments affecting participation. 4. Currently participating in other mindfulness or digital health programs. 5. Involved in competitive sports (e.g., varsity athletes). 6. Recent major life events (e.g., trauma or major illness) within the last 6 months. 7. Unable to participate in PE classes due to medical or personal reasons.
Contact & Investigator
SiMan LEI, Doctoral
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of Macau
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07157566 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 25 Years, studying Health Literacy. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07157566 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07157566 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at mc44122@um.edu.mo for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07157566 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Macao, Macau, Macao, Macau.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07157566 clinical trial?
NCT07157566 is sponsored by University of Macau. The principal investigator is SiMan LEI, Doctoral at University of Macau. The trial plans to enroll 268 participants.