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Technology-Based Mindfulness Interventions for Stress

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Recruiting
Led By Yu-Ping Chang, PhD
Research Sponsored by State University of New York at Buffalo
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
18 years and older
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 21 weeks change from baseline score to score at mid-intervention, post-intervention, and follow-up scores at one month and three months past end of intervention
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trialis comparing two MBSR programs to reduce stress-related mental health effects in underserved communities hit hard by COVID-19.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 living in certain underserved, primarily African American communities who are fluent in English and experiencing significant worry. It's not for those with recent severe mental health issues, substance abuse, changes in psychotropic meds, or currently receiving similar therapy.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study compares two tech-based mindfulness programs to ease stress-related symptoms from COVID-19 impact. One program uses video/teleconference and the other a smartphone app. Their effectiveness on anxiety and worry will be evaluated.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Mindfulness interventions typically have minimal side effects; however, some participants may experience increased emotional sensitivity or distress initially as they become more aware of their thoughts and feelings during practice.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 18 years old or older.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~change from baseline score to score at mid-intervention, post-intervention, and follow-up scores at one month and three months past end of intervention
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change from baseline score to score at mid-intervention, post-intervention, and follow-up scores at one month and three months past end of intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Changes in Worry from baseline to mid-intervention at five weeks, post-intervention at nine weeks, and follow-ups to assess sustainability at one and three months following end of intervention
Secondary outcome measures
Changes in Anxiety from baseline to mid-intervention at five weeks, post-intervention at nine weeks, and follow-ups to assess sustainability at one and three months following end of intervention
Changes in Depression from baseline to mid-intervention at five weeks, post-intervention at nine weeks, and follow-ups to assess sustainability at one and three months following end of intervention
Changes in Loneliness from baseline to mid-intervention at five weeks, post-intervention at nine weeks, and follow-ups to assess sustainability at one and three months following end of intervention
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Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Teleconference Mindfulness Intervention GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
MBSR training program that has been adapted for use via Zoom teleconferencing and for cultural relevancy
Group II: Smartphone App Mindfulness Intervention GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
MBSR training program that has been adapted for use via smartphone app and for cultural relevancy
Group III: Waitlist Control GroupActive Control1 Intervention
No intervention; control group

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Who is running the clinical trial?

State University of New York at BuffaloLead Sponsor
247 Previous Clinical Trials
49,262 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Anxiety
4,065 Patients Enrolled for Anxiety
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteOTHER
551 Previous Clinical Trials
29,997,188 Total Patients Enrolled
8 Trials studying Anxiety
4,385 Patients Enrolled for Anxiety
Yu-Ping Chang, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorSUNY at Buffalo School of Nursing

Media Library

Smartphone App Mindfulness Intervention Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05180513 — N/A
Anxiety Research Study Groups: Teleconference Mindfulness Intervention Group, Waitlist Control Group, Smartphone App Mindfulness Intervention Group
Anxiety Clinical Trial 2023: Smartphone App Mindfulness Intervention Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05180513 — N/A
Smartphone App Mindfulness Intervention 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05180513 — N/A
Anxiety Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT05180513 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is this experiment currently accepting new participants?

"Indeed, the relevant data indicates that this study is currently gathering participants. It was initially announced on May 14th 2021 and underwent its most recent update on November 1st 2022. A total of 270 subjects are being recruited from a single medical facility."

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How many participants are involved in this research project?

"Affirmative. The information posted on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that the trial is recruiting patients, having been initially submitted to the website on May 14th 2021 and then edited November 1st 2022. A total of 270 participants are required by this single site medical study."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Texas
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
3+

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I have suffered from depression and anxiety for approximately two years. My meds have been changed a lot and nothing seems to be working. I tried counseling too, without a good result.
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Mellowing Mind: Comparing Two Technology Based Mindfulness Interventions for Stress Impacted by COVID-19 in Underserved Communities
Yu-Ping Chang 2021. "Mellowing Mind: Comparing Two Technology Based Mindfulness Interventions for Stress Impacted by COVID-19 in Underserved Communities". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05180513.
~69 spots leftby Apr 2025
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