Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Emotional Recovery After Stroke
Interoception and Emotional Recovery After Stroke: A Pilot Study of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
HealthPartners Institute
30 participants
Apr 1, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this pilot study is to examine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) on interoception (your understanding of your body's internal senses), emotional well-being, and whole person health. A total of 30 people with chronic stroke will be enrolled in this study to participate in an MBSR course, consisting of a 30-minute intake visit, 8 sessions lasting 2.5 hours plus a 1-day 7-hour retreat. Participants will be randomized into either the first MBSR course (immediate start) or the second MBSR course (delayed start/waitlist control).
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria6
- Ability to consent to study participation
- Age 18+
- Diagnosis of stroke ≥6 months prior to enrollment
- A score of 5 or more on the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K6)
- Reliable and consistent internet access and a device with video conferencing (e.g. Zoom) capabilities (e.g., smart phone, tablet, or laptop/computer) for the duration of the study
- Able to attend an 8-week mindfulness course on Friday afternoons, starting approximately in mid-May or mid-July
Exclusion Criteria5
- Non-English speaking
- Prior completion of an MBSR course
- Active participation or past participation ≤3 months in any other interventional research study
- History of any serious/uncontrolled neurological, psychiatric, or substance use disorder that would impact study participation
- Any other clinically relevant finding that would pose a safety risk to the subject as determined by the investigator
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Interventions
MBSR consists of teaching meditation practices through breath and body awareness, awareness of movement through Yoga postures, and psychoeducation on stress reduction. The course will be offered online through video conferencing and will consist of a 30-minute intake visit, 8 weekly 2.5-hour sessions, and a 7-hour retreat.
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NCT07491861