Community-based Approach to Lowering Stress Through Mindfulness (NCT06987799)
Addressing Depression for African American Adults With Hypertension: Applying Community-Engaged Implementation Science
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this clinical trial is to test a culturally adapted mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention in a community setting for African American adults with high blood pressure (hypertension) and depression. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does participation in a culturally adapted mindfulness-based intervention improve depressive symptoms? * Does participation in a culturally adapted mindfulness-based intervention improve blood pressure control? * Is the intervention acceptable, appropriate, and feasible as delivered in a community setting? Participants will: * Participate in an 8-week group-based mindfulness intervention (CALM-Chicago). During intervention sessions, participants will learn about mindfulness and stress management and complete mindfulness-based activities, such as guided deep breathing and meditation. * Complete surveys online * Have their blood pressure measured with a non-invasive blood pressure cuff * Attend 1 focus group (optional)
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Chicago — Chicago, Illinois
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR; CALM-Chicago Study) (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Chicago — Chicago, Illinois
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (312) 503-3569
Email: asia.ellis@northwestern.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.