Mindfulness for stress and high blood pressure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests if a mindfulness program can help lower stress and blood pressure in people living in Chicago's South Side. You may join if you have high blood pressure and feel down or depressed.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You live, work, or spend a lot of time in the South Side of Chicago
- You have been told by a doctor that you have high blood pressure
- You have been feeling sad or down a lot, and a health screening shows high depression scores
- You are not taking antidepressants, or have been on the same dose for at least 6 months
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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