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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program for Stress

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Kathi L Heffner, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Rochester
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Currently experiencing moderate to high levels of perceived stress (PSS-10 ≥ 12) and/or caregiver burden (MCSI ≥ 5)
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline to 6 weeks to 6 months post-intervention
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will compare the effects of two different stress-reduction programs to a control group in regards to immunity, physical and emotional health, and well-being.

Eligible Conditions
  • Stress

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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You are feeling very stressed or overwhelmed as determined by a questionnaire.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline to 6 weeks to 6 months post-intervention
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline to 6 weeks to 6 months post-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
Antibody response to influenza vaccination
Secondary outcome measures
Granzyme B (GrzB) activity after influenza vaccination
Inflammatory cytokines, interleukin (IL)-6 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha
Ratio of T-cell cytokines, interferon (IFN)-gamma and IL-10

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) ProgramExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The MBSR program is an eight-week-long course designed to teach subjects how to develop their inner resources in the service of taking better care of themselves. MBSR training includes the learning and refining of a range of skills aimed at increasing relaxation and awareness of physical experiences and sensations related to physical symptoms, emotions, and thoughts. Special emphasis is placed on movement, meditation, and breathing.
Group II: Living Well (LW) ProgramActive Control1 Intervention
LW is an eight-week course of group presentations and discussions on topics related to the promotion of health and well-being in the context of dementia caregiving. LW is designed to teach participants how to improve their physical and emotional health as a complement to traditional medical treatments.
Group III: Usual CareActive Control1 Intervention
The usual care arm is a no intervention group wherein participants experience their usual circumstances.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program
2017
N/A
~310

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of RochesterLead Sponsor
834 Previous Clinical Trials
518,012 Total Patients Enrolled
National Institute on Aging (NIA)NIH
1,658 Previous Clinical Trials
28,004,357 Total Patients Enrolled
Kathi L Heffner, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Rochester
2 Previous Clinical Trials
262 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is there currently an opportunity for enrollment into this scientific experiment?

"According to the data on clinicaltrials.gov, this particular study is not enrolling any participants at present. The trial was initially posted in July of 2016 and last updated on November 4th 2022. Nonetheless, 505 other trials are currently recruiting patients for their respective studies."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
New Jersey
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
University of Rochester Medical Center
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
~16 spots leftby Mar 2025