University of Connecticut
Adult Volunteers Wanted for a Research Study
Mindfulness as a Treatment for Anxiety: Implications for Improving Asthma Symptoms
Many adults with asthma also suffer from symptoms of anxiety, which can actually make asthma symptoms more severe. In turn, more severe asthma symptoms can increase feelings of anxiety. Studies have shown that mindfulness-based techniques can reduce anxiety in adults. The purpose of this study is to determine if mindfulness-based techniques designed to reduce anxiety will also reduce symptoms of asthma.
Participants of this study will meet with a study team member a total of 8-11 times over a period of about two to four months to take part in a mindfulness-training research study. The training will involve two basic mindfulness practices: body scans and meditation, along with discussions of mindfulness experiences. Participants will practice these techniques independently between meetings.
Participants in this study must be at least 18 years old, and will be asked to provide government-issued photo identification to verify their age. They must also provide recent documentation from a physician of an asthma diagnosis (a signed letter from a physician from within the past year, or current asthma medication prescription), and meet criteria on an anxiety questionnaire.
All study activities will be conducted on the University of Connecticut Storrs campus. Please contact the study team for more information at: MindfulnessUConn@gmail.com
IRB Protocol#: H13-141
For more information, contact: Dr. Melissa Bray at (860) 486-0167