RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06101225

Effects of a Relaxation and Guided Imagery Intervention in School Context

RCT of the Effects of a Relaxation, Guided Imagery Intervention and Socioemotional Learning on the Psychophysiological Well-being, Socioemotional Regulation, Cognitive and Academic Development of Children in School


Sponsor

Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa

Enrollment

240 participants

Start Date

Oct 9, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Specific aims - To test the effects of a relaxation and guided imagery intervention with socioemotional learning content on a range of socioemotional, physiological, cognitive and academic outcomes of school-aged children, measured through self-reports, neuropsychological and physiological measures, as well as teachers and parent's reports.


Eligibility

Min Age: 7 YearsMax Age: 12 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a relaxation and guided imagery program delivered in a school setting to help children in 3rd and 4th grade manage stress and build emotional resilience. Researchers want to know whether this kind of mindfulness-based intervention, run during school hours, can support children's mental well-being. **You may be eligible if...** - You (or your child) are currently in 3rd or 4th grade (typically ages 8–11) - You are enrolled in one of the selected schools participating in the study **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your class has previously participated in the RegularMind program (a similar intervention) - You have an intellectual, physical, or sensory disability that prevents you from completing self-report questionnaires Talk to your doctor or school to see if this program is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERMindRegulation Intervention

The intervention is developed in class for 15 minutes before learning activities, three times per week, for five months - 57 sessions. Six different scripts with socioemotional learning content (based on CASEL framework) for each of the three themes will be applied.

OTHERRelaxation

The relaxation condition will be developed in the same way as in RegularMente intervention, but without the guided imagery with SEL component. Relaxation exercises applied in class 15 minutes before learning activities, three times per week, for five months - in a total of 57 sessions.

OTHERWaiting List Control Group

No Intervention.


Locations(1)

Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa

Lisbon, Portugal

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