Evaluating the Effects of a Mindfulness Intervention on Health Outcomes in Individuals With Hypertension
Ohio State University
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of adding the Mindfulness in Motion (MIM) program to the usual primary care for people with high blood pressure. MIM is a facilitated, 8-week online program that teaches simple ways to manage stress using mindfulness practices. The program also includes the use of a companion smartphone app throughout the 12-month study period. In this study, we will compare people who receive their usual care and take part in the MIM program with those who receive usual care alone to see if it helps improve blood pressure, weight, stress, sleep, and overall well-being. Over 12 months, all participants will be asked to complete short questionnaires about stress, sleep, and resilience four times via a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
Description
Hypertension is a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and effective blood pressure reduction significantly reduces the risk of stroke, myocardial infarction, and heart failure. Current clinical treatment guidelines prioritize lifestyle modification as first-line therapy for a diagnosis of hypertension. The American Heart Association (AHA) has acknowledged mind-body medicine approaches, specifically meditation-based practices, as potential supportive strategies for cardiovascular risk reduction among patients with cardiovascular risk factors and diagnoses. Complementary med…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age \>18 years old. 2. Established patient at OSU Family Medicine 3. Diagnosis of primary essential hypertension 4. Ability and willingness to participate in all Mindfulness in Motion (MIM) study activities. 5. Ability and willingness to download MyCap, the smartphone app that securely links participant study responses to the REDCap study project. 6. WiFi connectivity or LTE to allow use of MIM smartphone app and MyCap when not at OSU clinical site. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Inability to read and/or understand English (MIM intervention, study consent and questionnaires i…
Interventions
- BehavioralMindfulness in Motion
Mindfulness in Motion (MIM) is an 8-week evidence-based program designed as an intervention to help participants learn practical burnout/stress reduction and resiliency building techniques. Delivered in a virtual, synchronous group format one hour per week, MIM includes didactic instruction, community-building group discussion, mindfulness, and gentle yoga. Each session focuses on a specific theme with topics that include Willingness to Daily Practice, Cultivating Mindful Sleep, Vision of Self, Supported by the Breath, Mindful Eating and Yoga, Movement Through Balance, Awareness of Sensation, Clarity and Release, and Staying Grounded \& Moving Forward. Participants are highly encouraged to engage in 10-20 minutes of individual self-practice at least five times per week. A companion MIM smartphone app offers daily mindfulness, movement, and reflective practices.
Location
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical CenterColumbus, Ohio