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Mindfulness may lower blood pressure in black women caring for loved ones with dementia

NCT ID NCT05721482

Disease control Sponsor: Ohio State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tested a telehealth program combining mindfulness, relaxation, and dietary advice (MIM-DASH) in 28 African American women over 40 who care for a family member with Alzheimer's and have high blood pressure. The goal was to see if the program could reduce stress and improve blood pressure control. Participants attended eight weekly group sessions online. The study measured changes in blood pressure, heart rate, and stress management practices.

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Active substance
Mindfulness-based stress reduction and dietary counseling (MIM-DASH)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a practical, low-cost way to help Black female caregivers manage stress and control blood pressure, potentially reducing their risk of heart disease.
What could go wrong
This was a very small pilot study (28 participants) with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The program requires time and commitment, and long-term benefits are unknown.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

28 people

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Started

Jan 2023

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

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Not accepted

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Inclusion criteria: * diagnosis of Hypertension (HTN) treated with an antihypertensive medication; * age 40 and older * a caregiver rating of the People Living With Dementia (PLWD) of 2 or greater on the Alzheimer's Dementia-8 scale; * caregiver provides unpaid care to a PLWD at least 10 hours per week or assists with at least one instrumental activity of daily living * self-identifies as Black/African American; * English speaking; and * access to a telecommunications device such as the internet via desktop, laptop/tablet, smartphone, or telephone. Exclusion criteria: * expect to move out of the area within 9 months; * diagnosis of resistant HTN (blood pressure that remains above goal despite concurrent use of a diuretic/water pill and at least two other antihypertensive agents of different classes); or * active participation in mindfulness/yoga program. The National Institute of Aging Common Data Screening and Enrollment forms will be used to track data.

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Conditions

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hypertensive disorder Stress, Psychological

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Hypertension Stress, psychological

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • College of Nursing Ohio State University

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

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