https://pittplusme.org/study/2583
MATCH Study: Mindfulness App Training for Cardiovascular Health
STUDY BASICS
Are you age 45 or above? Are you feeling stressed? Have you been diagnosed with high blood pressure? You may be eligible for a research study to examine the feasibility and effectiveness of a smartphone-based mindfulness training program for reducing stress and blood pressure reactivity to stress during daily life. Compensation provided.
STUDY PURPOSE
The purpose of this research study is to examine whether a smartphone-based mindfulness training intervention reduces stress and cardiovascular responses to stress during daily life.
COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?
- Age 45 or older
- Feel stressed
- Diagnosed with high blood pressure
WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT
The study involves 7 visits and 3 week-long daily monitoring periods over the course of a 5-month period.
IRB: STUDY22090002
- MATCH study: Mindfulness App Training for Cardiovascular Health
MEET THE RESEARCHERS
Thomas Kamarck
Thomas W. Kamarck, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology and Chair of the Biological and Health Program in the Department of Psychology. A graduate of the University of Oregon, Dr. Kamarck studies how behavioral and biological factors impact risk for heart disease and hypertension.
Emily Lindsay
Emily Lindsay, PhD is a research professor in Psychology at Pitt. Her research tests how mindfulness training can impact stress and health, and emphasizes the importance of cultivating an accepting attitude toward thoughts, feelings, and sensations.