Enhancing Resilience in Senior Living Community Residents

NCT04720014 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: 2020P002834
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 80
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This single-arm pilot study tests the feasibility of integrating the Stress Management and Resiliency Training Relaxation Response Resiliency Program (SMART-3RP), a mind-body intervention, into senior living residential communities. The investigators hypothesize that the SMART-3RP intervention will be feasible for senior living community residents to attend.

Conditions

Stress, Psychological; Coping Skills

Keywords

Resiliency; Flourishing; Coping Skills; Stress Reduction; Healthy Aging

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• SMART-3RP group session attendance

  Percentage of participants who attend ≥6 of 9 sessions

  Post-intervention (week 9)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Resident satisfaction with participation in SMART-3RP intervention

  Post-intervention (week 9)

Study Arms (1)

SMART-3RP Group Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

Residents will participate in 9 structured weekly group sessions which incorporates stress management and relaxation training.

Behavioral: SMART-3RP Group Intervention

Interventions

SMART-3RP Group Intervention BEHAVIORAL

Nine 1.5 hour group sessions focusing on developing: 1. an understanding of stress physiology and the physiology of the relaxation response; 2. a regular practice of eliciting the relaxation response; and 3. cognitive behavioral and positive psychology/resilience skills. Participants receive a copy of the SMART-3RP session manual and audio recorded guided meditations for independent relaxation practice. Participants are encouraged to practice eliciting the relaxation response daily throughout the study, using the audio recordings or other mind body techniques. Participants will use a practice log to track their practice.

SMART-3RP Group Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Resident of an Erickson Living senior living community
• Currently residing in an Erickson Living apartment home
• Sufficient English language skills to participate in study procedures

You may not qualify if:

• Unable or unwilling to provide informed consent
• Unable or unwilling to participate in group sessions

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Massachusetts General Hospital: lead
• Erickson Living Management, LLC: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

Location

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stress, Psychological

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior

Study Officials

• Lara Traeger, Ph.D

  Massachusetts General Hospital

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Model Details: Single-arm, pre-test/post-test pilot study

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 19, 2021
• First Posted: January 22, 2021
• Study Start: March 30, 2021
• Primary Completion: September 20, 2021
• Study Completion: September 20, 2021
• Last Updated: September 9, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)