TerminatedNot Applicable

Project BrEAtHe: A Culturally Tailored MBSR Intervention for Young Adult Black Men

Stopped: Phase 1 of the clinical trial completed (Delphi Panel adaptation of the MBSR trial curriculum and MBSR mhealth app development). Too few participants enrolled into the intervention (Phase 2) to continue.

United States22 participantsStarted 2023-09-27

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to create a program focused on mindfulness and stress reduction specifically tailored to young adult Black males.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 29 Years

Sex

MALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Age: 18-29 * Ethnicity: non-Hispanic Black * Gender: Male * does not meet the DSM-V criteria for substance use disorder or dependence or severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); * Neighborhood Inclusion Criteria: must live in a high VAOD neighborhood in Durham County, NC, or North Hartford Promise Zone, CT and have resided in the selected neighborhood for at least 6 months. Exclusion Criteria: * non-English speakers, * meet the DSM-V criteria for substance use disorder or dependence or severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); * women; * men of other racial/ethnic groups; * neighborhood outside of high VAOD neighborhood in Durham County, NC or North Hartford Promise Zone, CT.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Daily Marijuana use levels

Timeframe: immediately before and after the intervention

Daily Alcohol use levels

Timeframe: immediately before and after the intervention

Daily Racism-Related and General Stress

Timeframe: immediately before and after the intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07009977

SponsorUConn Health

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-06-30

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 29 Years

Sex

MALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.