An app to help African American caregivers manage stress through mindfulness.
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction App for African American Caregivers
This study is testing a friendly app that helps African American caregivers of people with HIV/AIDS learn mindfulness techniques to manage stress and improve their mental health, while also addressing the unique challenges they face.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cog Analytics, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Potomac, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10911291 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research develops a mindfulness-based stress reduction app specifically designed for African American caregivers of individuals living with HIV/AIDS. The app aims to provide tools and resources to help caregivers manage their stress and improve their mental health. By incorporating culturally sensitive approaches, the app addresses the unique challenges faced by these caregivers, including stigma and discrimination. Participants will engage with the app to learn mindfulness techniques and strategies to enhance their resilience and well-being.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American individuals who are informal caregivers for someone living with HIV/AIDS.
Not a fit: Patients who are not caregivers or who do not identify as African American may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the mental health and well-being of African American caregivers, reducing their stress and burnout.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mindfulness-based interventions can effectively reduce stress and improve mental health outcomes for caregivers, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Potomac, United States
- Cog Analytics, LLC — Potomac, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Carswell, Steven Bernard — Cog Analytics, LLC
- Study coordinator: Carswell, Steven Bernard
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.