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Behavioral Intervention

Compassion-Based Resiliency Training for Stress Related to Racism

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Recruiting
Led By Rachel W Kimani, DNP
Research Sponsored by Rockefeller University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
18-50 years old
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up after baseline, 3 timepoints at waking, 30minutes after waking, and at bedtime. in a 24 hour period
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Study Summary

This trial explores the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of a 10-week CBRT program to reduce racism-based stress, depression, stress, and improve quality of life and biological markers among African Americans.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for African American or Black individuals aged 18-50 who are fluent in English. It aims to test the effectiveness of a program called CBRT on stress related to racism.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a 10-week Compassion-Based Resiliency Training (CBRT) focusing on mindfulness and stress reduction, comparing it with a wait-list group that fills out weekly surveys. Participants' psychological and biological responses are measured over time.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves mindfulness and compassion training, there may not be direct physical side effects; however, participants might experience emotional discomfort when addressing stressful experiences.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 50 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~after baseline, 3 timepoints at waking, 30minutes after waking, and at bedtime. in a 24 hour period
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and after baseline, 3 timepoints at waking, 30minutes after waking, and at bedtime. in a 24 hour period for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Feasibility of study
Qualitative themes of participants perspectives on CBRT Intervention
Secondary outcome measures
Allostatic load composite score (NHANES Clinically Relevant Scoring 0-11 )
Concentrations of pro-inflammatory gene expression Response to Adversity (CTRA)
Salivary Cortisol-AUC
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Contemplative-Based Resilience Training (CBRT)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
The intervention group will undergo a 10-week program addressing mindfulness, compassion, social-emotional self-care, exposing stress-reactive habits, self-awareness, visualization, and deep breathing.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Rockefeller UniversityLead Sponsor
159 Previous Clinical Trials
16,487 Total Patients Enrolled
Rachel W Kimani, DNPPrincipal InvestigatorRockefeller University
~13 spots leftby Jun 2025
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