A Podcast Mind-Body Program for Military Caregiver

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Stress, Psychological
• Interventions: Behavioral: Podcast SMART-3RP

• Registration Number: NCT03732183
• Lead Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital

Brief Summary

The purpose of this pilot study is to test the efficacy, feasibility, and acceptability of a brief, online, mind-body wellness program to reduce stress and promote resilience in military caregivers.

Detailed Description

The investigators are piloting a brief, online, mind-body program to reduce stress in military caregivers. Eligible participants are, 1) At least 18 years old 2) Serving as military caregivers and 3) have regular access to a smartphone or computer. The investigators have adapted the SMART-3RP into a brief podcast, which we plan to administer daily. Participants will be administered questionnaires at baseline, mid-program, and post-program to assess for symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. Participants will be compensated for completing all measures.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2018-06-25
• Study First Submitted: 2018-06-26
• Study First Submitted QC: 2018-11-02
• Study First Posted: 2018-11-06
• Primary Completion: 2018-12-31
• Study Completion: 2018-12-31
• Status Verified: 2019-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2019-03-05
• Last Update Posted: 2019-03-06

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 55

Inclusion Criteria

• Military Caregivers
• 18 years of age
• Regular Access to smartphone or computer

Exclusion Criteria

• Non-Military Caregivers
• Under 18 years of age
• No regular access to smartphone or computer

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Podcast SMART-3RP	Podcast SMART-3RP	The mind body intervention is delivered by podcast and material posted online. All session content will be audio recorded into 15-min audio-recordings that will be delivered on a podcast platform. During the course of the 4-week program, one new "podcast session" will be delivered every day.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)	1 month	total score ranges 0-40

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Generalized Anxeity Disorder-7 (GAD-7)	1 month	score ranges from 0-21
Patient Health Questionnaire-8 (PHQ-8)	1 month	score ranges from 0-24
Medical Symptom Checklist (MSCL)	1 month	score ranges from 0-175
PROMIS - Satisfaction with Participation in Social Roles - Short Form (SPSR):	1 month	raw scores range from 8-40
PROMIS - Ability to Participate in Social Roles and Activities - Short Form 4A (ASPRA):	1 month	raw scores range from 4-20

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

MassGH; 🇺🇸 Boston, Massachusetts, United States