Stress
Conditions
Brief summary
There are many ways to reduce stress. This study will compare 2 different programs for reducing stress. In addition to looking at how well the programs reduce stress, we will also ask questions about how these programs may be working.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALProgram 2
A well-established behavioral method for reducing stress. To maintain blinding, details will be given to participants after randomization.
BEHAVIORALProgram 1
A well-established behavioral method for reducing stress. To maintain blinding, details will be given to participants after randomization.
Sponsors
University of Connecticut
Massachusetts General Hospital
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
25 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* 25-50 years of age * Able to engage in moderate physical activity * Interested in being treated for stress
Exclusion criteria
* Use of psychotropic medications within 6 months prior to study. * History of extreme physical or psychological trauma. * Medical conditions that would interfere with study procedures or confound results, such as diabetes, pregnancy, or paralysis. * Axis I psychiatric diagnosis; e.g., history of substance use disorder, psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, or eating disorder.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Perceived Stress | baseline to 24 weeks | Participants will complete a short questionnaire about how stressed they feel. There will be 4 time points: baseline, week 8, week 12, week 24. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed