Comparison of Stress Reduction Techniques
1 other identifier
interventional
100
1 country
2
Brief Summary
There are many ways to reduce stress. This study will compare 2 different programs for reducing stress. In addition to looking at how well the programs reduce stress, we will also ask questions about how these programs may be working.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable
Started Apr 2015
2 active sites
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
March 18, 2014
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
March 27, 2014
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
April 1, 2015
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
June 1, 2016
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
August 1, 2016
CompletedAugust 2, 2016
August 1, 2016
1.2 years
March 18, 2014
August 1, 2016
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Change in Perceived Stress
Participants will complete a short questionnaire about how stressed they feel. There will be 4 time points: baseline, week 8, week 12, week 24.
baseline to 24 weeks
Study Arms (2)
Program 1
ACTIVE COMPARATORProgram 1
Program 2
ACTIVE COMPARATORProgram 2
Interventions
A well-established behavioral method for reducing stress. To maintain blinding, details will be given to participants after randomization.
A well-established behavioral method for reducing stress. To maintain blinding, details will be given to participants after randomization.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- years of age
- Able to engage in moderate physical activity
- Interested in being treated for stress
You may not qualify if:
- Use of psychotropic medications within 6 months prior to study.
- History of extreme physical or psychological trauma.
- Medical conditions that would interfere with study procedures or confound results, such as diabetes, pregnancy, or paralysis.
- Axis I psychiatric diagnosis; e.g., history of substance use disorder, psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, or eating disorder.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Massachusetts General Hospitallead
- University of Connecticutcollaborator
Study Sites (2)
University of Connecticut- Storrs
Storrs, Connecticut, United States
Massachusettts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02129, United States
Related Publications (1)
Braun TD, Riley KE, Kunicki ZJ, Finkelstein-Fox L, Conboy LA, Park CL, Schifano E, Abrantes AM, Lazar SW. Internalized weight stigma and intuitive eating among stressed adults during a mindful yoga intervention: associations with changes in mindfulness and self-compassion. Health Psychol Behav Med. 2021 Nov 19;9(1):933-950. doi: 10.1080/21642850.2021.1992282. eCollection 2021.
PMID: 34868736DERIVED
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Sara Lazar, PhD
Massachusetts General Hospital
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- DOUBLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Associate Research Scientist
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
March 18, 2014
First Posted
March 27, 2014
Study Start
April 1, 2015
Primary Completion
June 1, 2016
Study Completion
August 1, 2016
Last Updated
August 2, 2016
Record last verified: 2016-08