Movement-Based Mindfulness vs. Attention Control for Modifying Physiological Risk in Chronic Stroke: Evidence from a Feasibility Trial.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) November 17, 2025 Tharshanah Thayabaranathan, Marina Paul, Frederick R Walker et al.
Background: Managing physiological risk factors (blood pressure, lipids, stress, blood glucose) post-stroke is essential yet challenging. In this sub-study of a feasibility randomized controlled trial, we examined changes in these parameters following a stroke-tailored mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) compared with an attention control. Methods: Participants 3-18 months post-stroke were...