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Effect of Tao Calligraphy Meditation and Energized Water on Depression

Effect of Tao Calligraphy Meditation and Energized Water on Depression Randomized Control Cross-over Study


Sponsor

Sha Research Foundation

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

Feb 10, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this controlled randomized clinical study is to learn if a Tao Calligraphy Mindfulness and Energized water Practice works to improve Unipolar Depression. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does Tao Calligraphy Mindfulness practice and drinking Energized water improve the subjective symptoms of Unipolar Depression in adults? * Does Tao Calligraphy Mindfulness practice and drinking Energized water improve the clinical symptoms and signs of Unipolar Depression in adults? * Will any improvement in the John Ware's SF-36 Quality of Life questionnaire, in the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) -9 and in the Beckman Anxiety Inventory (BAI) -21 in adults be statistically significant? Investigators will compare the values of these three scales at the beginning of the mindfulness and energized water practices to their values at six weeks of practice and control groups. Participants will: * be randomized into practice and control groups * complete the set of three questionnaires upon entry into the study - (the baseline or zero time point; at the 6-weeks time point, and at the 12-weeks time point * practice the mindfulness techniques with Tao Calligraphy for a minimum of thirty minutes daily and energized water practice for a minimum of five minutes daily.


Eligibility

Min Age: 19 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This study is looking at whether Tao Calligraphy meditation combined with specially energized water can improve health outcomes. Tao Calligraphy is a mindfulness-based practice; researchers want to see if it reduces stress, improves wellbeing, or has other health benefits in participants. **You may be eligible if...** - You are an adult interested in mind-body wellness practices - You have a health condition or wellness concern the researchers are studying - You are willing to practice meditation regularly and drink energized water as instructed **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have severe mental health conditions that may be worsened by meditation - You have conditions that are not appropriate for this type of study - You are already participating in another wellness intervention study - You are unable to commit to the practice schedule Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALMindfulness practice with Tao Art (Calligraphy and Song Greatest Love)

During mindfulness practice with Tao Art (Calligraphy and Song Greatest Love), participants will repeatedly trace the lines of calligraphy with fingers while listening to, singing, or chanting with Tao Song. This enables them to achieve deep concentration, while maintaining fully alert state. The practice can be done in sitting or standing, depending on the health status and age and will last 30 minutes and is done daily for six weeks.

OTHERDrinking Energized water

Participants will drink energized water from a bottle that received subtle energy transmission. They will replenish water daily and activate the transmission in the bottle to energize the water. Participants will drink about 1 litre of energized water a day for six weeks.


Locations(1)

Satori Family Wellness Center

Kahului, Hawaii, United States

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