Digital Mindfulness Trial for Uveitis Patients Shows Promise for Mental Health Support — Key Findings for Ophthalmologists
247 Health News Editorial
·6 Apr 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsA completed clinical trial evaluated digital mindfulness intervention for mental health support in non-infectious uveitis patients. The study used a smartphone app to address anxiety symptoms in this vulnerable population, potentially establishing new standards for holistic uveitis care.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
References
- 1.University of California, San Francisco. (2024). Effects of a Digital Mindfulness and Meditation Intervention on Mental Health and Vision-Related Quality of Life in Adults With Non-infectious Uveitis. ClinicalTrials.gov. NCT06585670. https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06585670
- 2.Miserocchi, E., Fogliato, G., Modorati, G., & Bandello, F. (2013). Review on the worldwide epidemiology of uveitis. European Journal of Ophthalmology, 23(5), 705-717. https://doi.org/10.5301/ejo.5000304
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