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NCT Number: NCT03732183

A Podcast Mind-Body Program for Military Caregiver

The purpose of this pilot study is to test the efficacy, feasibility, and acceptability of a brief, online, mind-body wellness program to reduce stress and promote resilience in military caregivers.

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Key information

Conditions

Stress, Psychological Behavior Behavioral Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

MassGH

Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

About this study

The investigators are piloting a brief, online, mind-body program to reduce stress in military caregivers. Eligible participants are, 1) At least 18 years old 2) Serving as military caregivers and 3) have regular access to a smartphone or computer. The investigators have adapted the SMART-3RP into a brief podcast, which we plan to administer daily. Participants will be administered questionnaires at baseline, mid-program, and post-program to assess for symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. Participants will be compensated for completing all measures.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Military Caregivers
  • 18 years of age
  • Regular Access to smartphone or computer

Exclusion criteria

  • Non-Military Caregivers
  • Under 18 years of age
  • No regular access to smartphone or computer

Treatment and study plan

Podcast SMART-3RP

Behavioral

28 daily podcasts, each 15 minutes.

Other names: SMART-3RP, Meditation

Primary outcomes

  1. Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)

    Time frame: 1 month

    total score ranges 0-40

Secondary outcomes

  1. Patient Health Questionnaire-8 (PHQ-8)

    Time frame: 1 month

    score ranges from 0-24

  2. Generalized Anxeity Disorder-7 (GAD-7)

    Time frame: 1 month

    score ranges from 0-21

  3. Medical Symptom Checklist (MSCL)

    Time frame: 1 month

    score ranges from 0-175

  4. PROMIS - Satisfaction with Participation in Social Roles - Short Form (SPSR):

    Time frame: 1 month

    raw scores range from 8-40

  5. PROMIS - Ability to Participate in Social Roles and Activities - Short Form 4A (ASPRA):

    Time frame: 1 month

    raw scores range from 4-20

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Massachusetts General Hospital

Other

Collaborators

  • Elizabeth Dole Foundation

Registry information

Official study title

A Brief Mind-Body Program to Support Military and Veteran Caregiver Wellness: a Pilot Study

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2018
First posted
Nov 6, 2018
Registry last updated
Mar 6, 2019

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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