RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07040904

Mindfulness to Enhance Cognitive Health in Latinx Older Adults


Sponsor

Washington University School of Medicine

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Dec 10, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The primary objective of the proposed research is to investigate the promise and underlying mechanisms of mindfulness training as a preventative lifestyle intervention to enhance cognitive health in Latinx older adults, thereby mitigating risk of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) in a population that may be particularly vulnerable.


Eligibility

Min Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether a mindfulness-based program can improve brain health and memory in older Hispanic and Latinx adults. As people age, practicing mindfulness — focused, present-moment awareness — may help preserve thinking and memory skills. The study wants to see if culturally adapted mindfulness practices make a real difference. **You may be eligible if...** - You identify as Hispanic or Latinx - You are 65 years of age or older - You live independently in the community - You are in stable health and willing to complete the study procedures - You have little to no experience with mindfulness practice **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have an unstable psychiatric condition that needs immediate treatment - You have a serious medical condition that significantly shortens your life expectancy (such as advanced cancer) - You have a condition that would prevent you from safely participating in mindfulness exercises (such as advanced Parkinson's disease) - You have extensive prior mindfulness training Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALmindfulness

MBSR: Mindfulness Program A novel and culturally-adapted version of the well-validated mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course will be used for the intervention. The adapted program curriculum embeds core MBSR principles and practices within a culturally responsive didactic framework developed directly from community focus-group feedback. The course will be delivered via a group meeting across 8 weeks, with weekly classes held at a local community center. All classes will be held in hybrid format, with most participants attending in person, but with a live-stream option offered via Zoom.


Locations(1)

Washington University

St Louis, Missouri, United States

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