Mindfulness Meditation Format Pilot Study

Mindfulness Meditation Format Pilot Study

The purpose of this study is to assess feasibility of an internet and individual format of mindfulness meditation in people with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression symptoms

Internet and individual formats of mindfulness meditation have not been previously evaluated. In order establish feasibility of such formats a pilot study is need. The current study will randomize up to 20 people with PTSD and depression symptoms and evaluate changes in PTSD and depression symptoms from before to after the internet and individual mindfulness meditation interventions.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Good general health
• Age 25-65
• Access to internet
• PTSD symptoms (score >14 on PTSD screen)
• Depression symptoms (endorsement of one question on depression screen)
• Stable on medications six weeks prior to the study
• Willing to be stable on medications during study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Significant potentially life-limiting acute medical illness
• Risk for suicide
• >2 drinks/day of alcohol and street drug use besides marijuana
• Current daily meditation practice