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N/ACompleted· 208 enrolled
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reductionbehavioral
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Mindfulness to Improve Elders' Immune and Health Status

University of Rochester·interventional·Posted Dec 9, 2009·Updated Aug 27, 2014

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Stress, Psychologic. Completed, enrolled 208 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

The purpose of the study is to better understand effects of the Mindfulness-Based Stress-Reduction (MBSR) program on the physical and emotional health and well-being of adults ages 65 and older. The effects MBSR may have on the immune system is investigated, including how these effects relate to factors such as perceived health, psychological well-being, age, personality, and mood.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsStress, Psychologic
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsNational Institute on Aging (NIA)

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
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First PostedDec 9, 2009
Enrollment StartMar 1, 2006
Primary CompletionMay 1, 2009
Study CompletionAug 1, 2009
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 3.2 yearsPosted 16.6 years ago

Interventions

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reductionbehavioral

The standardized Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program is the primary training tool used to enhance mindfulness. The eight-week-long MBSR program is 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.