The study investigates the effects of a mindfulness intervention on sleep and subsequent cardio-metabolic risk in an adult Atlanta population aged 18 and older.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus has been identified as a leading cause of death in the United States. This problem is alarmingly higher in southern state, including Georgia. Sleep, a modifiable health behavior, may be a target for reducing the burden of diabetes. This research study will enroll adults from the community to participate in a mindfulness-based stress reduction program (MBSR) via an app on his/her cellular phone. Participants will also wear a wrist monitor to estimate activity and sleep as well as provide a blood sample before and after the MBSR. Following the 6-week intervention program, participants will provide information via focus groups to obtain feedback on his/her experiences during the program. This pilot study will enroll (N=20) racially diverse men and women who are 18 years and older and reside in Atlanta. Participants will be recruited from the community via advertisements, community events and existing community partnerships. Trained research assistants will screen potential participants. Eligible participants will be contacted via phone and scheduled to attend a baseline visit to collect a blood sample and attend a sleep education session.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
18
* 1-hour session on sleep hygiene and 7-week follow up using a mindfulness app, an app that features guided meditation and can be used to assess adherence. * Sleep log diary: self report of sleep records * Wrist Actigraphy, to monitor sleep patterns. Participants will be instructed on wearing the sleep monitor (Spectrum, Philips Respironics, Murrysville, PA) on their non-dominant wrist for the next 7-weeks
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Score
Global sleep quality was measured via the validated Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). The PSQI is a self-rated questionnaire which assesses several dimensions of sleep including sleep quality, duration, and disturbances over a 1-month time interval. In scoring the PSQI, seven component scores are derived, each scored 0 (no difficulty) to 3 (severe difficulty). The component scores are summed to produce a global score which ranges from 0 to 21. Poor sleep quality is defined as a global score of 5 or greater.
Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks post-intervention
Sleep Duration
Sleep duration was measured in hours and minutes using a sleep 7-day actigraphy (Philips Respironics Actiwatch Spectrum Plus) on the non-dominant wrist, and confirmed with daily sleep logs. Self-reported sleep duration was also measured.
Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks post-intervention
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
The perceived stress scale is a validated tool to help understand how different situations affect feelings and perceived stress. The PSS has 10 items which are responded to on a 5-point scale where 0 = never and 4 = very often. Total scores range from 0 to 40 and higher scores indicate higher perceived stress.
Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks post-intervention
Number of Participants With PSS Score Indicating Low Stress
The perceived stress scale is a validated tool to help understand how different situations affect feelings and perceived stress. The PSS has 10 items which are responded to on a 5-point scale where 0 = never and 4 = very often. Total scores range from 0 to 40 and higher scores indicate higher perceived stress. Participants with scores of 0 to 13 are categorized as having low stress.
Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks post-intervention
Number of Participants With PSS Score Indicating Moderate Stress
The perceived stress scale is a validated tool to help understand how different situations affect feelings and perceived stress. The PSS has 10 items which are responded to on a 5-point scale where 0 = never and 4 = very often. Total scores range from 0 to 40 and higher scores indicate higher perceived stress. Participants with scores of 14 to 26 are categorized as having moderate stress.
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Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks post-intervention
Number of Participants With PSS Score Indicating High Stress
The perceived stress scale is a validated tool to help understand how different situations affect feelings and perceived stress. The PSS has 10 items which are responded to on a 5-point scale where 0 = never and 4 = very often. Total scores range from 0 to 40 and higher scores indicate higher perceived stress. Participants with scores of 27 to 40 are categorized as having high stress.
Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks post-intervention
Weight
Participants provided their weight in pounds (lbs) based on a scale that was distributed to participants.
Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks post-intervention
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body mass index (BMI) is calculated as weight in kilograms (kg) divided by the square of the body height measured in meters (m). A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered to be normal weight. A BMI of 25-29.9 indicates overweight, while a BMI of 30 or more indicates obesity.
Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks post-intervention
Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is the pressure of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels and is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). Three seated blood pressure measurements were made using an electronic sphygmomanometer. An average of the last two readings were used to assess systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Blood pressure values of less than 120 mmHg systolic and 80 mmHg diastolic are considered within the normal range.
Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks post-intervention