๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-05-18

Storytelling and Mindfulness for Graduate Student Wellbeing (NCT05826860)

Determining the Effect of Mindfulness and Storytelling on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) Graduate Student Wellbeing

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate an intervention for improving Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) graduate student wellbeing. Participants will be recruited from the University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate student body. Data will be collected from participants for up to 2 years, and the investigators anticipate that the study will last for 4 years.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Wisconsin Institute for Discovery โ€” Madison, Wisconsin

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Mindfulness Practice (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Storytelling Workshop (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Wisconsin Institute for Discovery โ€” Madison, Wisconsin

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (608) 695-0093

Email: jo.handelsman@wisc.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—