Wayne State University
The goal of this study is to learn if Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) can be delivered using virtual reality (VR) technology to emerging adults (youth 16-20 years old) with type 1 diabetes and high levels of stress reactivity. If successful, MBSR-VR has the potential to reach many people who may be living in different places who might not have access to programs like MBSR. This is important because young adults with a chronic illness like diabetes and high levels of stress have been shown to have worse health than young adults with lower stress and young adults without diabetes. This study has not been designed to determine if MBSR-VR improves the health of young adults with diabetes (improves their glycemic control),their feelings of distress (this includes stress, depression, and anxiety), or their mindfulness (being more aware of their thoughts, feelings, actions, and environment) but we will look to see if people are reporting improvements in these areas.
The goal of this research is to assess the feasibility of a highly scalable intervention, Mind-fulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) delivered virtually enhanced with virtual reality (VR), for improving health outcomes through the reduction of stress in a high-risk population, emerging adults (EAs; 16-20 years) with high levels of stress reactivity. The primary aim of this project is to adapt MBSR for virtual delivery enhanced with VR in collaboration with a Youth Community Advisory Board (YCAB, composed of five EAs with T1D) and to assess feasibility and the acceptability of MBSR-VR for EAs w…
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 16 to 20 years, inclusive * Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) for at least six months * Have elevated levels of stress reactivity as assessed by the Perceived Stress Reactivity Scale (PSRS) * Access to an internet-enabled device on which the participant can participate in virtual study activities Exclusion Criteria: * Significant co-morbid mental health problems limiting the participant's ability to engage effectively in the group nature of the intervention (i.e., thought disorders like schizophrenia, severe cognitive impairment, suicidality or homicidality) * C…
Participants will receive group-delivered MBSR adapted for emerging adults with type 1 diabetes and virtual delivery including virtual reality technology. The intervention consists of instruction and practice in meditation, use of mindfulness techniques, the mind-body connection, and group discussions focused on mindfulness practice. MBSR intervention content includes 1) practicing a variety of mindfulness meditations, including sitting meditation, walking meditation, body scan, and mindful movement/gentle yoga; 2) learning to pay attention to, observe and describe moment-to moment experience in a way that promotes acceptance; 3) understanding stress reactions (stress symptoms, causes, effects) and how to create a mindful response to stressful situations; and 4) facilitators and barriers to applying mindfulness to everyday activities including eating, listening, communicating, walking and other activities.
Participants will receive an educational stress management tip sheet developed by the American Diabetes Association. The resource provides information about the relationship between stress and diabetes, strategies for recognizing signs of stress, and practical techniques for coping with stress, including relaxation, physical activity, social support, and healthy self-care behaviors.
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