Actively Recruiting
Community-based Approach to Lowering Stress Through Mindfulness
Led by Northwestern University · Updated on 2026-04-13
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
142 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
N
Northwestern University
Lead Sponsor
N
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this clinical trial is to test a culturally adapted mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention in a community setting for African American adults with high blood pressure (hypertension) and depression. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does participation in a culturally adapted mindfulness-based intervention improve depressive symptoms? * Does participation in a culturally adapted mindfulness-based intervention improve blood pressure control? * Is the intervention acceptable, appropriate, and feasible as delivered in a community setting? Participants will: * Participate in an 8-week group-based mindfulness intervention (CALM-Chicago). During intervention sessions, participants will learn about mindfulness and stress management and complete mindfulness-based activities, such as guided deep breathing and meditation. * Complete surveys online * Have their blood pressure measured with a non-invasive blood pressure cuff * Attend 1 focus group (optional)
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Community-based Approach to Lowering Stress Through Mindfulness
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 18 years old or older
- Lives, works, or spends much of their time in the South Side of Chicago neighborhood
- Self-reports diagnosis of hypertension or high blood pressure by a clinician
- Reports elevated depressive symptoms with a PHQ-9 score of 10 or higher
- Not taking antidepressant medication or stable on antidepressants for at least 6 months
You will not qualify if you...
- Younger than 18 years old
- Has severe mental illness such as bipolar disorder or psychosis
- Current suicidal thoughts or recent suicide attempt within past 6 months
- Unable to provide informed consent or complete study activities in English
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60643
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
A
Asia Ellis, BA
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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