Study Results
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
372 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2009-07-31
2010-06-30
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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NA
SINGLE_GROUP
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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MBSR
Participation will involve online completion of a questionnaire survey before and after the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) intervention. Specifically, research study participants will complete validated self-report measures to assess mindfulness, cognitive-emotional processes, sleep quality, symptoms of stress, sense of spirituality, and quality of life before and after the MBSR intervention.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
The MBSR program consists of 8 weekly classes that last for 2.5 hours each and a commitment to daily meditation practice for the duration of the course. Classes include didactic instruction on mindfulness and its relationship to stress and health, guided meditation practices, and group discussion. Mindfulness meditation practices include awareness of breathing, awareness of emotions, body scan, mindful hatha yoga, mindful walking, mindful eating, mindful listening, and lovingkindness (metta). Participants are expected to practice formal meditation outside of class for 20-45 min per day, 6 days per week. In addition, participants are encouraged apply mindfulness to everyday activities like eating, communicating with others, and hobbies. Written materials and audio CDs with guided meditations and yoga are provided. The course also includes one full day (7-hours) of meditation on a Saturday following the 6th week of class.
Interventions
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
The MBSR program consists of 8 weekly classes that last for 2.5 hours each and a commitment to daily meditation practice for the duration of the course. Classes include didactic instruction on mindfulness and its relationship to stress and health, guided meditation practices, and group discussion. Mindfulness meditation practices include awareness of breathing, awareness of emotions, body scan, mindful hatha yoga, mindful walking, mindful eating, mindful listening, and lovingkindness (metta). Participants are expected to practice formal meditation outside of class for 20-45 min per day, 6 days per week. In addition, participants are encouraged apply mindfulness to everyday activities like eating, communicating with others, and hobbies. Written materials and audio CDs with guided meditations and yoga are provided. The course also includes one full day (7-hours) of meditation on a Saturday following the 6th week of class.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Must be able to speak and read English
Exclusion Criteria
* Severe mental illness
* Difficulty being redirected to task in a group setting
18 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
NIH
Duke University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Jeffrey M. Greeson
PhD
Principal Investigators
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Jeffrey M Greeson, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Duke University
Locations
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Duke Integrative Medicine
Durham, North Carolina, United States
Countries
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References
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Greeson JM. Mindfulness Research Update: 2008. Complement Health Pract Rev. 2009 Jan 1;14(1):10-18. doi: 10.1177/1533210108329862.
Greeson JM, Webber DM, Smoski MJ, Brantley JG, Ekblad AG, Suarez EC, Wolever RQ. Changes in spirituality partly explain health-related quality of life outcomes after Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. J Behav Med. 2011 Dec;34(6):508-18. doi: 10.1007/s10865-011-9332-x. Epub 2011 Mar 1.
Related Links
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Website for the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program at Duke Integrative Medicine
Free full-text version of "Mindfulness Research Update:2008"
Other Identifiers
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Pro00002861
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id