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Assessing MB-Spirit for Psychological Well-being
Sponsor: Sara W Lazar
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test two new behavioral interventions designed to reduce stress and improve spiritual well-being in stressed adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Can the program decrease stress and improve spiritual well-being? 2. What brain changes accompany participation in the programs? Participants will: 1. Be randomized to either a live online course that meets for 90 minutes every week for 8-weeks, or to a self-paced program. In the self-paced program, participants will receive materials once a week and can work through them at their own pace. Both programs are designed to decrease stress and improve well-being. 2. Complete questionnaires before and after the course. 3. Complete and interview before and after the course. 4. A subset of people will be randomized to complete an MRI scan of their brain before and after the course. Participants will be randomized to either take the course right away, or be put on a wait-list. Those on the wait-list will undergo the testing at 2 timepoints before they start the program.
Official title: Assessing MB-Spirit: A Novel Intervention for Promoting Spiritual Development and Psychological Well-being
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
44
Start Date
2026-03-15
Completion Date
2026-11
Last Updated
2026-06-11
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
MB-Spirit
8-week online course that uses character strengths and mindfulness to promote well-being. Based on 3-part model of spirituality
Strong Behaviors for Stress Reduction
Self-paced
Locations (2)
149 13th St
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Charlestown Navy Yard Campus
Boston, Massachusetts, United States