Study: NCT02087891

Intervention type: BEHAVIORAL
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: Web-based Stress Management Program (WSM)
Description: The intervention, developed by the Cleveland Clinic, is an 8-week online, interactive, educational program based on mindfulness meditation. Briefly, each week subjects are introduced to the (1) weekly audio introduction to the mindfulness theme or particular meditation technique of the week, (2) weekly audio meditation techniques for relaxation, (3) daily articles providing scientific evidence and merits of meditation, and (4) bi-weekly email reminders. The introductory talks and meditation exercises were also provided on compact discs (CD) in mp3 format.

Intervention type: BEHAVIORAL
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: Web-based Stress Management Program (WSM)
Description: The intervention, developed by the Cleveland Clinic, is an 8-week online, interactive, educational program based on mindfulness meditation. Briefly, each week subjects are introduced to the (1) weekly audio introduction to the mindfulness theme or particular meditation technique of the week, (2) weekly audio meditation techniques for relaxation, (3) daily articles providing scientific evidence and merits of meditation, and (4) bi-weekly email reminders. The introductory talks and meditation exercises were also provided on compact discs (CD) in mp3 format.

Intervention type: BEHAVIORAL
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: Web-based Stress Management Program (WSM)
Description: The intervention, developed by the Cleveland Clinic, is an 8-week online, interactive, educational program based on mindfulness meditation. Briefly, each week subjects are introduced to the (1) weekly audio introduction to the mindfulness theme or particular meditation technique of the week, (2) weekly audio meditation techniques for relaxation, (3) daily articles providing scientific evidence and merits of meditation, and (4) bi-weekly email reminders. The introductory talks and meditation exercises were also provided on compact discs (CD) in mp3 format.

Intervention type: BEHAVIORAL
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: Group Support (WSMg1)
Description: Subjects will meet once per week for 1 hour during the 8-week duration and practice 2-minutes of deep breathing exercises, listen to 10-minutes audio recording of the weekly lesson and practice 20-30 minutes guided meditation exercise. The remainder of the time will be used to foster sharing experiences and answering specific questions related to the weekly lesson.

Intervention type: BEHAVIORAL
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: Group Support (WSMg1)
Description: Subjects will meet once per week for 1 hour during the 8-week duration and practice 2-minutes of deep breathing exercises, listen to 10-minutes audio recording of the weekly lesson and practice 20-30 minutes guided meditation exercise. The remainder of the time will be used to foster sharing experiences and answering specific questions related to the weekly lesson.

Intervention type: BEHAVIORAL
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: Clinical Expert Support (WSMg2)
Description: A clinical psychologist will replace the non-expert facilitator during 4 group support sessions.