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Evaluating the Effects of a Mindfulness Intervention on Health Outcomes in Individuals With Hypertension

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years and older
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

  • Time periods mentioned: 12 months
  • Procedures mentioned: Questionnaires, Pills

Only what the study's summary and detailed description on ClinicalTrials.gov say. Time periods may describe the whole study or a part of it — ask the study team what applies to you.

Show the study's own words
  • "Over 12 months, participants will be asked to complete short questionnaires about stress, sleep, and resilience four times via a smartphone, tablet, or computer."
Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study tests whether adding Mindfulness in Motion to usual care helps adults with high blood pressure. The 8-week online program teaches ways to manage stress and includes a smartphone app used during the 12-month study. Researchers will compare it with usual care alone to see if it improves blood pressure, weight, stress, sleep, and well-being.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of adding the Mindfulness in Motion (MIM) program to 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, investigators 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, participants will be asked to complete short questionnaires about stress, sleep, and resilience four times via a smartphone, tablet, or computer.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • You are older than 18.
  • You are already a patient at OSU Family Medicine.
  • You have primary hypertension, or high blood pressure with no known underlying cause.
  • You can and are willing to take part in all study activities.
  • You can and are willing to download MyCap, a smartphone app that securely sends your study answers to the study team.
  • You have Wi-Fi or LTE internet access to use both study apps when away from the OSU clinic.

Who can't join

  • You cannot read or understand English.
  • You already practice mindfulness regularly.
  • Your high blood pressure has a known cause, such as kidney disease, narrowed kidney arteries, hormone problems, sleep apnea (breathing that stops during sleep), medicines, or pregnancy.
  • You currently have a severe alcohol or drug use disorder.
  • You have a documented thinking or memory disorder, such as dementia or Alzheimer's disease, that keeps you from doing the program or surveys on your own.
  • You have a major mental health disorder that is not controlled by medicine or other treatment.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

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 in English). 2. Established mindfulness practice. 3. Diagnosis of secondary hypertension with identifiable underlying causes including: * Chronic kidney disease * Renal artery stenosis * Primary aldosteronism * Cushing's syndrome * Pheochromocytoma * Obstructive sleep apnea * Medication induced hypertension (e.g., steroids, NSAIDs) * Pregnancy related hypertension 4. Current severe alcohol or substance abuse disorder. 5. Participants with documented cognitive disorder that limits the ability to independently participate in MIM program, read, understand, and/or complete the surveys; i.e. dementia, Alzheimer's or biological tests. 6. Participants with major psychiatric disorders not controlled by medication or other psychiatric treatments.

Study sites (1)

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