Assessing MB-Spirit for Psychological Well-being

Part of paid clinical trials in Boston, Massachusetts.

Sponsor
Sara W Lazar
Study ID
NCT07325448
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Stress

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 50 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • MB-Spirit — BEHAVIORAL
    8-week online course that uses character strengths and mindfulness to promote well-being. Based on 3-part model of spirituality
  • Strong Behaviors for Stress Reduction — BEHAVIORAL
    Self-paced

Study Details

The goal of this clinical trial is to test two new behavioral interventions designed to reduce stress and improve spiritual well-being in stressed adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Can the program decrease stress and improve spiritual well-being? 2. What brain changes accompany participation in the programs? Participants will: 1. Be randomized to either a live online course that meets for 90 minutes every week for 8-weeks, or to a self-paced program. In the self-paced program, participants will receive materials once a week and can work through them at their own pace. Both programs are designed to decrease stress and improve well-being. 2. Complete questionnaires before and after the course. 3. Complete and interview before and after the course. 4. A subset of people will be randomized to complete an MRI scan of their brain before and after the course. Participants will be randomized to either take the course right away, or be put on a wait-list. Those on the wait-list will undergo the testing at 2 timepoints before they start the program.

Key Dates

Start date
Mar 15, 2026
Status verified
Jun 2026
Primary completion
Nov 30, 2026
Completion
Nov 30, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
44 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER

Arms

  • Experimental: MB-Spirit
    8-week online course that combines mindfulness with character strengths to promote well-being
  • Active Comparator: Strong Behaviors for Stress Reduction
    self-paced program. Participants receive materials once a week to complete at their own pace

Primary Outcome Measure

FACIT-SP meaning and peace subscale [ Time Frame: 8 weeks ]

Central Contacts

Locations (2)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
149 13th StBostonMassachusetts02129
Research Coordinator
[email protected]
617-724-7108
Charlestown Navy Yard CampusBostonMassachusetts02129
Sara Lazar, PhD
[email protected]
6177247108

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