Mindfulness Intervention for Stress and Anxiety
(MIND-CARE Trial)
Trial Summary
Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on a mindfulness program, so it's likely you can continue your medications, but you should confirm with the trial organizers.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment App-based Mindfulness Intervention for stress and anxiety?
Is mindfulness intervention safe for humans?
How does the app-based mindfulness treatment differ from other treatments for stress and anxiety?
The app-based mindfulness treatment is unique because it offers mindfulness training through a smartphone app, making it more accessible and scalable compared to traditional in-person programs. It focuses on reducing anxiety and worry by addressing these issues as habits, and it has shown effectiveness in improving mental health with small-to-moderate benefits.2491011
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this clinical trial is to investigate the effectiveness of a mobile app-based mindfulness program in improving the mental well-being of caregivers with a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who live in rural areas of Maine. The primary question the investigators aim to answer is whether this mindfulness intervention can reduce stress and anxiety in these rural caregivers of children with ASD. Participants in the trial will engage in a 30-day mindfulness program that they can complete over a maximum of 60 days. During this time, they will practice short daily mindfulness lessons and respond to a set of brief questions regarding their anxiety levels. Ultimately, the investigators want to assess whether this intervention helps these caregivers feel less stressed and anxious.
Research Team
Kahsi A Pedersen, PhD
Principal Investigator
MaineHealth
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adult caregivers living with and caring for a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder in rural Maine. They must speak English, be over 18, live with their romantic partner who will also join the study, and not be guardians under DHHS.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Mindfulness Training
Participants engage in a 30-day mindfulness program that can be completed over a maximum of 60 days, practicing daily mindfulness lessons and responding to questions about anxiety levels.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in stress and anxiety levels, with data collection at baseline, midpoint, endpoint, and 1-year follow-up.
Treatment Details
Interventions
- App-based Mindfulness Intervention
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
MaineHealth
Lead Sponsor