A randomized controlled trial in West Bengal, India, tested the effects of five weekly in-person mindfulness sessions on chronic pain patients. Compared to usual care, the mindfulness group showed significant improvements in pain intensity, pain acceptance, and perceived stress. Changes in pain catastrophizing, well-being, and mindfulness characteristics were not statistically significant. The findings suggest that mindfulness can positively influence pain intensity, pain acceptance, and perceived stress among Indian chronic pain patients, though further studies are needed to confirm these results.
An online brief mindfulness-based intervention reduced stress, anxiety, and depression among Indian healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants were randomized to mindfulness sessions or usual care. After the program, the mindfulness group showed significantly lower scores on perceived stress, generalized anxiety, and depression measures compared to the usual care group. Mindfulness characteristics and quality of life in several domains also improved. The authors suggest the intervention had a positive effect but note that larger studies are needed to confirm these benefits.