A Podcast Mind-Body Program for Military Caregiver

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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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
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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.

Official Title
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A Brief Mind-Body Program to Support Military and Veteran Caregiver Wellness: a Pilot Study

Conditions
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Stress, Psychological

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Podcast SMART-3RP


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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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

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Podcast SMART-3RP<br>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. | Behavioral: Podcast SMART-3RP<br>* 28 daily podcasts, each 15 minutes.<br>* Other names: Meditation;|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) | total score ranges 0-40 | 1 month | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

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

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Stress, Military Caregiver, Caregiver, Online, Podcast, Mind-Body, Wellness