Clinical impact of mindfulness meditation training combined with probiotics on postoperative gastrointestinal function, nutritional status, and psychological status in children with hypospadias.
Meng An, Lu Wang
African journal of reproductive health May 16, 2025 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i5s.11 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 126 |
| Population | Children with hypospadias undergoing treatment at Capital Center For Children's Health, Capital Medical University |
| Interventions | Bifidobacterium tetravalent live bacteria capsules mindfulness meditation training early enteral nutrition |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Children Gastrointestinal function Mindfulness meditation training Probiotics Pediatric hypospadias care Mind-body gut health Childhood well-being |
| Key findings | Probiotics added to mindfulness meditation training and early enteral nutrition improved gastrointestinal function recovery, nutritional status, and reduced anxiety in children with hypospadias. |
Abstract
This study assessed the clinical impact of mindfulness meditation training combined with probiotics on children with hypospadias. A total of 126 children with hypospadias undergoing treatment in Capital Center For Children's Health, Capital Medical University from December 2021 to December 2023 were recruited as the study participants. They were randomly divided into a control group (CG) and a research group (RG) using a random number table method, with 63 in each group. Both groups received psychological nursing based on mindfulness meditation training and early enteral nutrition (EN) support. In contrast, the RG added Bifidobacterium tetravalent live bacteria capsules to enhance nutritional intervention for patients. The results showed that probiotics ameliorated intestinal microecology, enhanced intestinal mucosal barrier function, accelerated gastrointestinal function recovery, elevated nutritional status and mitigated anxiety level. We conclude that psychological nursing based on mindfulness meditation training combined with probiotics can improve gastrointestinal function recovery, strengthen nutritional status, and alleviate negative emotions in children with hypospadias.
Comparable studies
Other randomized controlled trials on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alterations in Brain and Immune Function Produced by Mindfulness Meditation Healthy employees in a work environment | 2003 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 41 |
| Prevention of relapse/recurrence in major depression by mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. Recovered recurrently depressed patients | 2000 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 145 |
| Open hearts build lives: Positive emotions, induced through loving-kindness meditation, build consequential personal resources. Working adults | 2008 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 139 |
| Short-term meditation training improves attention and self-regulation Undergraduate Chinese students | 2007 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 40 |
| Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression: Replication and Exploration of Differential Relapse Prevention Effects. Recovered recurrently depressed patients | 2004 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 73 |