Stress Reduction Training to Improve Sleep Quality, Stress Physiology & Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Risk Markers

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Conditions studied: Stress, Psychological, Sleep, Inflammation, Cardiovascular Diseases

In brief

The goal of this study is to better understand the potential value of reducing stress to ameliorate a cluster of biological and behavioral factors implicated in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. These factors include psychological distress, poor sleep quality, and exaggerated physiological responses to emotional stress. Results will be used to develop an innovative brief intervention to reduce risk for CVD by improving sleep quality, ameliorating psychological distress, and attenuating stress physiology.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01343810

Run by

Duke University

People needed

87

Starts

2010-09-01

Expected to finish

2013-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-03-10

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Willing to participate in an 8 week stress reduction training program
• Between 18 and 65 years old
• Generally in good health and not taking medication
• Able to speak and read English
• Willing to provide informed consent
• Able to access the internet
• Able to attend 4 study visits at Duke University Medical Center

You may not qualify if…

• Younger than 18 years old/Older than 65
• Asthma
• Allergies
• Arthritis
• Autoimmune disease (Lupus)
• Cancer
• Cardiovascular disease, heart attack, or atherosclerosis
• Diabetes or High Blood Sugar (>124 mg/dl)
• Hypertension or high blood pressure (140/90 mmHg)
• High cholesterol (>240 mg/dl)
• Obesity (Body Mass Index >30)
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Mitral Valve Prolapse, or Heart Murmurs
• Irregular Menstrual Cycles (Peri-Menopause Excluded. Menopause may be included.)
• Skin conditions, such as eczema or psoriasis (acne may be included)
• Sleep Apnea
• Depression, anxiety, substance use, or any other mental health diagnosis
• Sleep aids like Tylenol PM or Ambien on a regular basis
• Medication for allergies or asthma on a regular basis
• Aspirin or baby Aspirin on a regular basis
• Oral contraceptives or birth control (women only)
• Hormone Replacement Therapy
• Flu shot within past 3 weeks
• Underweight (BMI < 18.5)
• Current smoker

Where it is running

• Duke Integrative Medicine — Durham, North Carolina, United States

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