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An Affective Intervention to Reverse the Biological Residue of Low Childhood SES
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Meditation Workshop for Early Life Adversity and Chronic Stress. Completed, enrolled 113 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Growing up in a low-income household has been shown to increase risk for, and susceptibility to many illnesses.The purpose of the study is to test an affective intervention for reversing biological risk factors, as related to childhood adversity, in midlife. Participants will be asked to make two lab visits; attend six weekly, 1-hour meditation classes; as well as complete brief online daily surveys for 11 weeks, five biweekly surveys, and two 30-minute surveys prior to each lab visit. During the lab visits, participants will have their psychophysiology monitored for heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, and pulse. Participants will also have their blood drawn. All surveys and questionnaires inquire about participants' current demographics, family history, perceptions about life and well-being, physical health, and monetary choices.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Six weeks of formal instruction in Lovingkindness or Mindfulness meditation.