Race-based stress program for Black women
Part of Immune system & allergy, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial studies whether a specific stress-reduction program tailored to race can improve stress and health for Black women after menopause. It may help you learn coping skills that could benefit blood pressure, cholesterol, or diabetes-related outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman age 50 to 75
- You are post-menopausal (no menstrual period for at least 12 straight months)
- You self-identify as AA or Black
- You can read, write, and speak English well enough to join classes
- You have at least one eligible health issue: higher waist size, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes
- You should not have major heart disease history, active cancer/infection, or serious immune illness
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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