A Mindfulness-Based Brain-Computer Interface to Augment Mandala Coloring for Depression: Protocol for a Single-Case Experimental Design

Background The regular practice of mindfulness has been shown to provide benefits for mental well-being and prevent depression relapse. Technology-mediated interventions can facilitate the uptake sustained mindfulness, yet evaluation interactive systems, such as brain-computer interfaces, little explored. Objective objective this paper is present an mindfulness-based technology improve in people who have experienced depression. system, Anima, a interface that augments mandala coloring by providing generative color palette based on unfolding states during practice. In addition, outlines multiple-baseline, single-case experimental design methodology evaluate training effectiveness. Methods Adult participants past, finished treatment within last year, informed consent will be able recruited. Anima consisting 2 tablets nonintrusive activity headband, delivered use study. Measures include state trait symptoms, well-being, user experience, these measures taken throughout baseline, intervention, monitoring phases. data collection take place form questionnaire before after each mandala-coloring session semistructured interview every weeks. Trial results analyzed using structured visual analysis, supplemented with statistical analysis appropriate methodology. Results Study offer new insights into deployment novel interfaces context health. Moreover, findings validate effectiveness protocol had Participants recruited locally through National Health Service. Conclusions Evidence assist technologies necessary services support International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) PRR1-10.2196/20819