Jackson Heart Study Women's Hypertension Study
Recruiting now · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Hypertension
In brief
High blood pressure is a powerful risk factor for heart disease. Black women are more likely to have high blood pressure than white women or Hispanic women. Even when they are aware they have high blood pressure, many people struggle to keep their blood pressure controlled. Research shows a connection between life stress and high blood pressure and heart disease outcomes. Mindfulness training programs can help people regulate their emotions and cope with stress. Research shows that mindfulness programs can also lower blood pressure. This study will compare two programs: MIND-BP, a Zoom-based mindfulness training group; and BOOST, a Zoom-based support group. The aims of the study are to test if the MIND-BP program leads to greater reductions in blood pressure, stress and depressive symptoms than the BOOST program in Black women with high blood pressure who are participating in the Jackson Heart Study. The primary outcome measure is 6-month change in systolic blood pressure. The secondary outcome measures are 6-month changes in perceived stress and depressive symptoms.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06511479
- Run by
- NYU Langone Health
- People needed
- 300
- Starts
- 2024-11-18
- Expected to finish
- 2027-05-30
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-02-25
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 99. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Female participant in Jackson Heart Study
- Willing to be randomized and comply with all aspects of protocol
- Willing to be audio-recorded during group sessions.
You may not qualify if…
- Positive cognitive screen (MMSE <19)
- Severe depressive symptoms (CES-D ≥16)
- Pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next 6 months
- Current participation in another trial
- Arm circumference >45 cm and <22 cm
Where it is running
- University of Mississippi Medical Center — Jackson, Mississippi, United States (enrolling)
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