Tests a mindfulness program for people with Long COVID
Tests whether recorded mindfulness sessions ease stress and symptoms in adults with Long COVID.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Long-Covid-19 Alleviation Through Learning Mindfulness Study
Key facts
- Where
- New York, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- Columbia UniversityNew York, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Columbia University
- Trial code
- NCT07140094
- Record updated
- 31 August 2026
- Original description
This research is being done to study a mindfulness intervention among people who have symptoms of Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), also known as Long COVID. Mindfulness is defined as paying attention to the present moment with non-judgment and acceptance. Here the investigators are studying whether a mindfulness intervention can help reduce stress, reduce Long COVID symptoms, and improve quality of life among people living with Long COVID. The mindfulness intervention is a series of recorded mindfulness sessions, which were created by the study team. People who decide to take part will be randomly assigned to receive the study mindfulness intervention immediately after joining the study or to receive the study mindfulness intervention 8 weeks after joining the study. All participants will continue their usual medical care. Participants will complete online surveys to measure symptoms over time. The study will last 6 months.Read full original descriptionShow less
Long-Covid-19 Alleviation Through Learning Mindfulness Study (LONG-CALM)
This research is being done to study a mindfulness intervention among people who have symptoms of Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), also known as Long COVID. Mindfulness is defined as paying attention to the present moment with non-judgment and acceptance. Here the investigators are studying whether a mindfulness intervention can help reduce stress, reduce Long COVID symptoms, and improve quality of life among people living with Long COVID. The mindfulness intervention is a series of recorded mindfulness sessions, which were created by the study team. People who decide to take part will be randomly assigned to receive the study mindfulness intervention immediately after joining the study or to receive the study mindfulness intervention 8 weeks after joining the study. All participants will continue their usual medical care. Participants will complete online surveys to measure symptoms over time. The study will last 6 months.
Inclusion: Age > or = 18; Willing and able to provide informed consent; Access to the internet; Self-reported history of SARS-CoV-2 infection; Current symptoms attributed to PASC by participant or by participant's medical provider; ongoing symptoms that persisted >= 12 weeks after Covid-19 illness.
Exclusion: Participating in another clinical trial of an intervention for PASC symptoms; Engaged in a structured MBI.