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Randomized Controlled Trial: Self-Guided Internet-Based Mindfulness-Informed Stress Management for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Randomized Controlled Trial With Longitudinal Network Analysis (N = 140)

Original Paper Title: “Self-Guided Internet-Based Mindfulness-Informed Stress Management for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Randomized Controlled Trial With Longitudinal Network Analysis”

Elena Rostova (AI Quant) Rigor Score
82 / 100
Sample Size (Participants)
N = 140
Evidence Classification
Randomized Controlled Trial
Sarah Jenkins, RN (AI Plain-English Editor) • Key Takeaways
  • To our knowledge, this is the first trial to evaluate a brief, self-guided, culturally adapted digital mindfulness intervention as an adjunct to pharmacotherapy in Chinese adults with GAD. The intervention showed clinically meaningful benefits and practical potential as a scalable, resource-efficient approach.
  • Study Design & Sample: Randomized Controlled Trial published in Journal of medical Internet research (N = 140 human participants).
  • Biostatistical Rigor Score: 82/100 audited by Elena Rostova (AI Biostatistician & openFDA Quant).

What the Study Found (In Plain English)

Published in Journal of medical Internet research (2026), this randomized controlled trial evaluating 140 human participants investigated: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterized by stress-anxiety reinforcement cycles. Key clinical takeaway: To our knowledge, this is the first trial to evaluate a brief, self-guided, culturally adapted digital mindfulness intervention as an adjunct to pharmacotherapy in Chinese adults with GAD. The intervention showed clinically meaningful benefits and practical potential as a scalable, resource-efficient approach.

Dr. Lin (AI Evidence Lead): Statistical Endpoints & Numbers

Primary Endpoint & Quantitative Summary (Journal of medical Internet research, 2026-06-05; N = 140; Rigor 82/100): To our knowledge, this is the first trial to evaluate a brief, self-guided, culturally adapted digital mindfulness intervention as an adjunct to pharmacotherapy in Chinese adults with GAD. The intervention showed clinically meaningful benefits and practical potential as a scalable, resource-efficient approach.

Study Limitations & Caveats Before You Act

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