Mindfulnes-Based Stress Reduction for Older Couples with Metabolic Syndrome: a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Monin JK, Sperduto C, Manigault AW, Dutton A, Clark M, Jastreboff A. Mindfulnes-Based Stress Reduction for Older Couples with Metabolic Syndrome: a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Mindfulness 2020, 11: 917-927. PMID: 33343762, PMCID: PMC7748069, DOI: 10.1007/s12671-019-01301-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMetabolic syndromePhysical functioningIntervention effectsWait-list control armPost-intervention visitTerms of efficacySignificant intervention effectsMethodsA pilotBlood pressureClinic visitsWaist circumferenceControlled TrialsControl armPreliminary effectsSelf-reported stressSyndromeMBSR sessionsStress reductionTime pointsResultsIn termsGreater increaseOlder married couplesMental functioningMindfulness programBiological effects