Mindfulness for Stress Reduction

(BEING Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Recruiting

Sponsor: University of New Mexico

Disqualifiers: Major medical illness

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

Goal: The long-term goal of this study is to develop a mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) program to reduce stress and burnout while increasing belongingness and connectedness among faculty and staff at the University of New Mexico (UNM) College of Nursing (CON). Hypothesis/Aims: The central hypothesis is that the MBI intervention will improve psychosocial outcomes (sense of belonging) and physiological outcomes (heart rate variability, HRV) among CON faculty and staff. The specific aims are: Aim 1: Evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of MBIs (meditation or yoga) through participant interviews, recruitment, retention, and adherence rates. Aim 2: Assess the preliminary effects of MBIs on psychosocial (burnout, stress, anxiety, sense of belonging) and physiological (HRV) outcomes. The hypothesis predicts improvements in both psychosocial and physiological measures post-intervention. Participants: The study will recruit 60 participants from UNM CON faculty and staff using convenience sampling. Inclusion criteria require participants to be at least 18 years old, in general good health, employed at UNM CON, living in New Mexico, able to attend six weeks of in-person sessions, and owning a smartphone. Individuals with major medical conditions preventing participation are excluded. Additional screening follows the American College of Sports Medicine's guidelines. Groups: Participants will be assigned to one of two MBI groups: Mindfulness meditation Yoga Study Design: The study is a minimal-risk, single-site, quasi-experimental study. Participants will undergo pre- and post-intervention assessments to evaluate the impact of MBIs on their psychosocial and physiological well-being.

Research Team

Eligibility Criteria

This pilot study is for faculty and staff at the University of New Mexico College of Nursing who are over 18, in good health, employed by UNM CON, living in New Mexico, can attend six weeks of sessions, and have a smartphone. It excludes those with major medical conditions or any issues that prevent participation according to sports medicine guidelines.

Inclusion Criteria

Willing to complete research assessments

Own a smart phone

In general good health

Exclusion Criteria

I do not have a major illness that prevents me from joining the study.

Trial Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

1 visit (in-person)

Treatment

Participants engage in mindfulness-based interventions (meditation or yoga) to improve psychosocial and physiological outcomes

6 weeks

Regular in-person sessions

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in psychosocial and physiological outcomes post-intervention

4 weeks

2 visits (in-person)

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Mindfulness Meditation (Behavioural Intervention)
• Yoga (Behavioural Intervention)

Trial Overview The trial tests if mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) like meditation or yoga can reduce stress and burnout while increasing belongingness among participants. It will measure feasibility through interviews and track changes in psychosocial factors like anxiety and physiological measures such as heart rate variability before and after the intervention.

Participant Groups

Group I: Mindfulness Based Interventions Active Control 2 Interventions

Each participant will be assinged to either a meditation group or a yoga group.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of New Mexico

Lead Sponsor

Trials

393

Recruited

3,526,000+

Lisa Kuuttila

University of New Mexico

Chief Executive Officer since 2013

PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences

David L. Perkins

University of New Mexico

Chief Medical Officer since 2015

MD, PhD