Mindfulness to Improve Elders' Immune and Health Status

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Conditions studied: Stress, Psychologic

In brief

The purpose of the study is to better understand effects of the Mindfulness-Based Stress-Reduction (MBSR) program on the physical and emotional health and well-being of adults ages 65 and older. The effects MBSR may have on the immune system is investigated, including how these effects relate to factors such as perceived health, psychological well-being, age, personality, and mood.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01027780

Run by

University of Rochester

People needed

208

Starts

2006-03-01

Expected to finish

2009-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-08-27

Who can join

Age: 65 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age 65 or older
• English speaking
• If prescribed antidepressant or anxiolytic medications, must have maintained a stable regimen for eight weeks prior to enrolling

You may not qualify if…

• receiving immunosuppressive therapy for cancer or other diseases
• major, uncorrected sensory impairments
• cognitive deficits (MMSE <25, or deficits deemed significant enough to interfere)
• history of a psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, organic brain syndrome, or mental retardation
• alcohol or substance abuse within the previous year
• severe cardiovascular disease
• known allergies to shellfish

Where it is running

• University of Rochester Medical Center — Rochester, New York, United States

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