Eudaimonia and Sleep: Effects of a Mindfulness Intervention in Caregivers of People With Dementia
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Insomnia Sleep Studies, Neurology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology, Psychiatry / Psychology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 50 - Any |
| Updated: | 3/1/2019 |
| Start Date: | March 2019 |
| End Date: | July 31, 2019 |
| Contact: | Tarah Raldiris |
| Email: | raldiristl@vcu.edu |
| Phone: | 804-827-0019 |
This research study seeks to understand how stress reduction training influences caregiver
well-being, sleep, and physiological responses to stress. All participants are caregivers of
persons with dementia. Participants will attend an 8-week stress reduction training course,
in which classes will be held once a week.
well-being, sleep, and physiological responses to stress. All participants are caregivers of
persons with dementia. Participants will attend an 8-week stress reduction training course,
in which classes will be held once a week.
The research project will be conducted over approximately five months and will consist of
three data collection sessions. The three data sessions will occur before, after, and at
3-month follow-up of an 8-week stress reduction training course, in which classes will be
held once a week. This course entails instructor-facilitated stress reduction exercises
previously shown to reduce stress and improve well-being. Participants will be randomly
assigned to a mindfulness meditation course or a relaxation course. Both courses-
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Relaxation-Based Stress Reduction (RBSR)-
involve expert-facilitated mental wellness techniques, gentle yoga and stretching exercises,
and group dialogue. MBSR emphasizes mindfulness-based techniques to reduce stress and promote
well-being, whereas RBSR emphasizes relaxation-based techniques to reduce stress and promote
well-being.
three data collection sessions. The three data sessions will occur before, after, and at
3-month follow-up of an 8-week stress reduction training course, in which classes will be
held once a week. This course entails instructor-facilitated stress reduction exercises
previously shown to reduce stress and improve well-being. Participants will be randomly
assigned to a mindfulness meditation course or a relaxation course. Both courses-
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Relaxation-Based Stress Reduction (RBSR)-
involve expert-facilitated mental wellness techniques, gentle yoga and stretching exercises,
and group dialogue. MBSR emphasizes mindfulness-based techniques to reduce stress and promote
well-being, whereas RBSR emphasizes relaxation-based techniques to reduce stress and promote
well-being.
Inclusion Criteria:
- English speaking
- Self-reporting informal caregivers of persons with dementia
Exclusion Criteria:
- Self-reported major depressive disorder with psychotic features
- History of schizophrenia
- Bipolar disorder
- Uncorrected severe sensory impairments or chronic debilitating health problems that
could hinder participating in the interventions
- Previous MBSR training or regular meditative practice within previous 6 months
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