Personalized Trials for Stress Management Against Standard of Care

Authors
Category Primary study
Registry of Trialsclinicaltrials.gov
Year 2022
The purpose of this study is to determine if an N-of-1 study design, or within-subject trials that the investigators are calling \"Personalized Trials\" can improve health outcomes over standard practice for common stress management techniques. This study uses three different stress management interventions to improve individual self-report of perceived stress: guided mindfulness meditation, guided yoga, and guided brisk walking. Arm 1 (n=53) and Arm 2 (n=53) of the trial will deliver the interventions using a Personalized Trial (within-subject, single N, cross-over trial) format. Participants in Arm 3 of the trial (N=106) will be offered the same number of interventions but will not be required to follow the established N-of-1 Personalized Trials framework. At the end of their Personalized Trial, participants in Arms 1 and 2 will receive a summarized report with personalized feedback. Participants in Arm 3 will also receive a report, but with summarized data . Both arms will receive 2 additional weeks of the stress management intervention of their choosing, while continuing to answer daily assessments and wear a Fitbit device. At the end of the study, a final survey will be sent assessing satisfaction with the study.
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First added on: May 13, 2024