Community-based Approach to Lowering Stress Through Mindfulness

Part of paid clinical trials in Chicago, Illinois.

Sponsor
Northwestern University
Study ID
NCT06987799
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR; CALM-Chicago Study) — BEHAVIORAL
    This clinical trial will evaluate the effectiveness of the culturally adapted intervention, CALM-Chicago, in a community setting. CALM-Chicago has been previously used in a clinical setting.

Study Details

The goal of this clinical trial is to test a culturally adapted mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention in a community setting for African American adults with high blood pressure (hypertension) and depression. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does participation in a culturally adapted mindfulness-based intervention improve depressive symptoms? * Does participation in a culturally adapted mindfulness-based intervention improve blood pressure control? * Is the intervention acceptable, appropriate, and feasible as delivered in a community setting? Participants will: * Participate in an 8-week group-based mindfulness intervention (CALM-Chicago). During intervention sessions, participants will learn about mindfulness and stress management and complete mindfulness-based activities, such as guided deep breathing and meditation. * Complete surveys online * Have their blood pressure measured with a non-invasive blood pressure cuff * Attend 1 focus group (optional)

Key Dates

Start date
Sep 10, 2025
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
May 31, 2028
Completion
May 31, 2028

Study Design

Enrollment
60 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Culturally adapted mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention
    This arm will participate in the CALM-Chicago intervention, a culturally adapted mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention that has been further adapted for implementation in faith-based communities on the South Side of Chicago. The intervention includes 8 weekly group sessions in which participants receive education about mindfulness, stress reduction, and blood pressure management; practice mindfulness activities and meditation; and develop a personal mindfulness practice.

Primary Outcome Measure

Effectiveness: Depressive Symptom Response [ Time Frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center ChicagoChicagoIllinois60643
Asia Ellis, BA
[email protected]
312-503-2781
Larissa Reed, MA
[email protected]

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