Anxiety DisordersAnxietyNCT07299045
The Impact of Mindfulness-Based Psychoeducation on Perceived Stress, Intolerance of Uncertainty, and Cognitive Flexibility in Patients With Anxiety Disorders
A study testing Mindfulness-Based Psychoeducational Program in people with Anxiety Disorders and Mindfulness, run by Aydin Adnan Menderes University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Mindfulness-based interventions, which cultivate the capacity to remain present with difficult thoughts and emotions and to maintain psychological well-being in the face of such challenges, have been shown to facilitate positive change in individuals with anxiety disorders. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 80 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Anxiety Disorders, Mindfulness, Perceived Stress
- What is being tested?
- Mindfulness-Based Psychoeducational Program
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Nov 2023to 1 Nov 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 80 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Being literate
- Having a diagnosed anxiety disorder
- Being 18 years of age or older
Who cannot join
- Presence of an acute episode of the illness
- Lack of ability to engage in communication
- currently receiving another form of psychotherapy
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Impact of Mindfulness-Based Psychoeducation on Perceived Stress, Intolerance of Uncertainty, and Cognitive Flexibility in Patients With Anxiety Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Mindfulness-based interventions, which cultivate the capacity to remain present with difficult thoughts and emotions and to maintain psychological well-being in the face of such challenges, have been shown to facilitate positive change in individuals with anxiety disorders. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of a mindfulness-based psychoeducational program on perceived stress, intolerance of uncertainty, and cognitive flexibility among individuals diagnosed with anxiety disorders.
This randomized controlled trial with pre-test, post-test, and one-month follow-up measurements was conducted with individuals who applied to the Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic at Aydın Atatürk State Hospital and were diagnosed with anxiety disorders. A total of 50 participants were included in the study and were randomly assigned to groups (Experimental: 25; Control: 25). The experimental group underwent an 8-week mindfulness-based psychoeducational program, while no intervention was provided to the control group. Research data were collected using the Personal Information Form, Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale (IUS-12), and Cognitive Flexibility Scale (CFS).
- Conditions
- Anxiety Disorders, Mindfulness, Perceived Stress, Intolerance of Uncertainty, Cognitive Flexibility
- Being tested
- Mindfulness-Based Psychoeducational Program
- Keywords
- Anxiety disorders, Mindfulness, Perceived Stress, Intolerance of Uncertainty, Cognitive Flexibility
- Medical subject headings
- Anxiety Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Mindfulness-Based Psychoeducational ProgramOther
Mindfulness-Based Psychoeducational Program contains 8-sessions named as "Introduction to mindfulness, Exploring Mindfulness, Becoming Mindful of the Autopilot, Being in the Body, Meeting Stress with Mindfulness, Mindful Communication, Staying with Difficulties, A New Beginning"
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention | Experimental | Participants receive a structured mindfulness-based psychoeducation programin addition to standard care. The intervention includes psychoeducational sessions, mindfulness exercises, and practical strategies. Receives: Other: Mindfulness-Based Psychoeducational Program |
| Control | No intervention | Participants receive standard care only without any additional psychoeducational or mindfulness-based intervention. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Perceived Stress Scale
Differences in participants' perceived stress levels pre- and post-psychoeducation. Higher scores obtained from the scale indicate greater levels of perceived stress.
Measured: Pre-test; post-test (at the end of 8-week psychoeducational program); 1-month follow-up test
Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale
Differences in participants' intolerance of uncertainty levels pre- and post-psychoeducation. Higher scores obtained from the scale indicate greater levels of intolerance of uncertainty.
Measured: Pre-test; post-test (at the end of 8-week psychoeducational program); 1-month follow-up test
Cognitive Flexibility Scale
Differences in participants' cognitive flexibility levels pre- and post-psychoeducation. Higher scores on the scale indicate higher levels of cognitive flexibility.
Measured: Pre-test; post-test (at the end of 8-week psychoeducational program); 1-month follow-up test
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted23 Dec 2025
- Study start1 Nov 2023
- Primary completion1 Jun 2024
- Study completion1 Nov 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Anxiety DisordersStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Aydin Adnan Menderes UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Randomized controlled trial
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Aydin Adnan Menderes University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Eda Mert, Aydin Adnan Menderes University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07299045
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2023/369
- Acronym
- Anxiety
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 23 Nov 2025
- Last updated
- 9 Jan 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Jan 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Impact of Mindfulness-Based Psychoeducation on Perceived Stress, Intolerance of Uncertainty, and Cognitive Flexibility in Patients With Anxiety Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07299045
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Anxiety / 2023/369
- Conditions
- Anxiety Disorders, Mindfulness, Perceived Stress, Intolerance of Uncertainty, Cognitive Flexibility
- Keywords
- Anxiety disorders, Mindfulness, Perceived Stress, Intolerance of Uncertainty, Cognitive Flexibility
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Aydin Adnan Menderes UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Nov 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jun 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Nov 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 23 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Mindfulness-based interventions, which cultivate the capacity to remain present with difficult thoughts and emotions and to maintain psychological well-being in the face of such challenges, have been shown to facilitate positive change in individuals with anxiety disorders. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of a mindfulness-based psychoeducational program on perceived stress, intolerance of uncertainty, and cognitive flexibility among individuals diagnosed with anxiety disorders.
This randomized controlled trial with pre-test, post-test, and one-month follow-up measurements was conducted with individuals who applied to the Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic at Aydın Atatürk State Hospital and were diagnosed with anxiety disorders. A total of 50 participants were included in the study and were randomly assigned to groups (Experimental: 25; Control: 25). The experimental group underwent an 8-week mindfulness-based psychoeducational program, while no intervention was provided to the control group. Research data were collected using the Personal Information Form, Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale (IUS-12), and Cognitive Flexibility Scale (CFS).
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Randomized controlled trial
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention | Experimental | Other: Mindfulness-Based Psychoeducational ProgramParticipants receive a structured mindfulness-based psychoeducation programin addition to standard care. The intervention includes psychoeducational sessions, mindfulness exercises, and practical strategies. |
| Control | No intervention | –Participants receive standard care only without any additional psychoeducational or mindfulness-based intervention. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Being literate
- Having a diagnosed anxiety disorder
- Being 18 years of age or older
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Presence of an acute episode of the illness
- Lack of ability to engage in communication
- currently receiving another form of psychotherapy
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness-Based Psychoeducational ProgramMindfulness-Based Psychoeducational Program contains 8-sessions named as "Introduction to mindfulness, Exploring Mindfulness, Becoming Mindful of the Autopilot, Being in the Body, Meeting Stress with Mindfulness, Mindful Communication, Staying with Difficulties, A New Beginning" | Other | Intervention |
Primary outcome
Perceived Stress Scale
Time frame: Pre-test; post-test (at the end of 8-week psychoeducational program); 1-month follow-up test
Differences in participants' perceived stress levels pre- and post-psychoeducation. Higher scores obtained from the scale indicate greater levels of perceived stress.
Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale
Time frame: Pre-test; post-test (at the end of 8-week psychoeducational program); 1-month follow-up test
Differences in participants' intolerance of uncertainty levels pre- and post-psychoeducation. Higher scores obtained from the scale indicate greater levels of intolerance of uncertainty.
Cognitive Flexibility Scale
Time frame: Pre-test; post-test (at the end of 8-week psychoeducational program); 1-month follow-up test
Differences in participants' cognitive flexibility levels pre- and post-psychoeducation. Higher scores on the scale indicate higher levels of cognitive flexibility.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 9 Jan 2026.
Related trials for Anxiety Disorders
Not yet recruiting
Effect of Stress Ball Use During Femoral Arterial Sheath Removal After Coronary Angiography
Femoral Arterial Sheath Removal, Stress Ball
Recruiting
Unified Protocol in Penitentiary Facilities
Depression Disorders, Anxiety
Not yet recruiting
Preventive and Personalized Digital Emotion Regulation Skills Intervention to Reduce Depression and Anxiety in Youths With Adverse Childhood Experiences
Adverse Childhood Experience, Depression / Major Depressive Disorder
Recruiting
Effect of a Brief Daily Digital Meditation on Well-Being in US Young Adults (BEGIN II)
Mental Health and General Well-being
Not yet recruitingObservational study
Functional Impact of Psychological Symptoms in Patients With Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Syndrome (SSCD): a National Cross-sectional Study
Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Mindfulness-Based Psychoeducational Program in people with Anxiety Disorders and Mindfulness, run by Aydin Adnan Menderes University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Jan 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Perceived Stress Scale (time frame: Pre-test; post-test (at the end of 8-week psychoeducational program); 1-month follow-up test). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 9 Jan 2026.