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Positive Psychology Intervention for Spanish-speaking Hispanic/Latino Adults at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
N/A
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 8-, and 12-weeks
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial seeks to implement and evaluate a novel 8-week Positive Psychology Intervention in Hispanic/Latino adults with uncontrolled hypertension.
Eligible Conditions
- High blood pressure
- Cardiovascular Risk
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline, 8-, and 12-weeks
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 8-, and 12-weeks
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Change from Baseline Ambulatory Blood Pressure at 8- and 12-weeks
Secondary study objectives
Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CESD): Change from Baseline Depressive Symptoms at 8- and 12-weeks
General Well-being Schedule: Change in Baseline Emotional Vitality at 8- and 12-weeks
Life Engagement Test (LET): Change in Baseline Life engagement and Meaning at 8- and 12-weeks
+1 moreOther study objectives
Change in Heart Rate Variability
Body Weight Changes
Diet: Change in Hypertension-related Health Behavior(s)
+1 moreAwards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Positive Psychological InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Our culturally-tailored Positive Psychology (PP) Intervention is a non-pharmacotherapy approach aimed at increasing positive emotional experiences by teaching individuals to engage in intentional activities known to increase psychological and emotional well-being through targeting of constructs such as optimism, gratitude, mindfulness/relaxation, and resilience.
Group II: Wait list controlActive Control1 Intervention
Receipt after the active treatment group has completed the positive psychological intervention.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignLead Sponsor
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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)NIH
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