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Mindfulness Gratitude (MG) for Stress

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Led By Chelsea G Ratcliff, Ph.D.
Research Sponsored by Sam Houston State University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 1 month after treatment ends
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Study Summary

This trial will compare the effect of three different stress reduction intervention techniques to a control group on the psychological and relationship functioning in 40 romantic couples.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~1 month after treatment ends
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 1 month after treatment ends for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Perceived Stress Scale
Secondary outcome measures
Dyadic Adjustment Scale Total Score
Five Facet Mindfulness Scale Total Score
Other outcome measures
Acceptance & Action Questionnaire-II Total Score
Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale
Medical Outcomes Study 36-item Short-Form Survey (SF-36) Mental Component Summary (MCS)
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Trial Design

4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Mindfulness + Value-Based Living (MV)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Session 2 for participants randomized to group MV will focus on learning strategies to live life according to their values. They will first engage in a reflection exercise to help identify their values, and then complete a worksheet. Couples will brain storm together strategies to ensure that their lives reflect their self-identified values. The instructor will go over the homework assignment. The interventionist will review the tools the couples had learned over the course of this program and help them proactively identify strategies to continue to implement them into their lives. Couples will receive instructions on how to continue with this program when no longer meeting with the interventionist.
Group II: Mindfulness + Gratitude (MG)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Session 2 for participants randomized to group MG will focus on gratitude. Participants will be taught to reflect on things, events, and people which they are grateful for via a gratitude meditation. Couples will share their experiences of practicing gratitude. The instructor will remind the couple of ground rules prior to the emotional disclosure exercise and facilitate if necessary during the sharing. Each member of the couple will take turn in sharing with and listening to their partner. The instructor will go over the homework assignment. The interventionist will review the tools the couples had learned over the course of this program and help them proactively identify strategies to continue to implement them into their lives. Couples will receive instructions on how to continue with this program when no longer meeting with the interventionist.
Group III: Mindfulness + Compassion (MC)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
For participants randomized to the MC condition will focus on compassion and creating positive emotions. This session will include techniques such as guided visualizations and a loving kindness meditation that are intended to facilitate connection with their partners. During this session, couples will also learn the ground rules of mindful and compassionate listening and sharing, as they will be asked to engage in an emotional disclosure task. The instructor will go over the homework assignment. The interventionist will review the tools the couples had learned over the course of this program and help them proactively identify strategies to continue to implement them into their lives. Couples will receive instructions on how to continue with this program when no longer meeting with the interventionist.
Group IV: Attention Control (AC)Active Control1 Intervention
For participants randomized to the AC condition, both sessions will focus on discussing issues and themes that emerge for couples, such as communication and perceived supportiveness. Utilizing a reflective listening approach, the interventionist will focus on encouraging participants to share concerns related to their daily experiences. Unlike in the MC, MG, and MV groups, the interventionist will not offer advice, support (other than reflective listening) or any other tools to participants. Additionally, the interventionist will not probe for deep emotional disclosure. Please see the appendix for the session outline. We believe a control group that discusses daily relationship-related concerns serves as an excellent comparison condition in this study since it is viewed as credible by participants and equates for time and attention as well as nonspecific treatment effects such as those provided through social interactions.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Sam Houston State UniversityLead Sponsor
4 Previous Clinical Trials
384 Total Patients Enrolled
Chelsea G Ratcliff, Ph.D.Principal InvestigatorSam Houston State University
1 Previous Clinical Trials
224 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the uppermost limit of participants in this trial?

"Affirmative. According to the data present on clinicaltrials.gov, this research is actively seeking participants; it was first posted in late May of 2019 and most recently updated in October 2022. 80 individuals are required for the trial from a single medical location."

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Is this clinical research still welcoming participants?

"This clinical trial is actively recruiting, according to information available on clinicaltrials.gov. It has been active since May 29th 2019 and was last updated in October 24th 2022."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Texas
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Two-Session Couples Class to Improve Relationship Health
Chelsea Ratcliff 2019. "Two-Session Couples Class to Improve Relationship Health". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05026372.
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