JMIR Research Protocols
April 28, 2023
Chad Stecher, Sara Cloonan, Sebastian Linnemayr et al.
2 citations
Chronic (ie, long-term) elevated stress is associated with a number of mental and physical health conditions. Mindfulness meditation mobile apps are a promising tool for stress self-management that can overcome several barriers associated with in-person interventions; however, to date, poor app-based intervention adherence has limited the efficacy of these mobile health tools. Anchoring, or...
JMIR Research Protocols
March 7, 2023
E. Reilly, U. Kathawalla, Hannah E Robins et al.
Background In the veteran community, chronic pain is particularly prevalent and often debilitating. Until recently, veterans with chronic pain were offered primarily pharmacological intervention options, which rarely suffice and can also have negative health consequences. To better address chronic pain in veterans, the Veterans Health Administration has invested in novel, nonpharmacological...
JMIR Research Protocols
January 27, 2023
Yuliya Knyahnytska, Reza Zomorrodi, Tyler S Kaster et al.
Suicide is among the top 10 leading causes of death worldwide. Of people who died by suicide, the majority are diagnosed with depression. It is estimated that 25%-60% of people with bipolar depression (BD) will attempt suicide at least once, and 10%-15% will die by suicide. Several treatments, such as lithium, clozapine, electroconvulsive therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy, have been...
JMIR Research Protocols
October 27, 2022
Abigail Schweiger, Thomas L Rodebaugh, Eric J Lenze et al.
Precision medicine, optimized interventions, and access to care are catchphrases for the future of behavioral treatments. Progress has been slow due to the dearth of clinical trials that optimize interventions' benefits, individually tailor interventions to meet individual needs and preferences, and lead to rapid implementation after effectiveness is demonstrated. Two innovations have emerged...
JMIR Research Protocols
August 2, 2022
Simone Schönfeld, Ines Rathmer, Maren M. Michaelsen et al.
Previous research has found digitally supported mindfulness interventions to be effective when used for stress management among workers in high-stress occupations. Findings on digitally supported mindfulness interventions among nurses working in acute inpatient care settings are heterogeneous, lack long-term follow-up, and do not assess adherence and acceptability. This study aimed to...
JMIR Research Protocols
August 1, 2022
Claire Adams Spears, Josephine Mhende, China Hawkins et al.
6 citations
BACKGROUND: Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality. Adults with low income and members of certain racial and ethnic minority groups are less likely to quit, and therefore, they experience profound tobacco-related health disparities. Mindfulness training can increase the rates of smoking cessation and lapse recovery, and telehealth and SMS text messaging have the...
JMIR Research Protocols
June 13, 2022
Mitsuhiro Sado, Masashi Yamada, Akira Ninomiya et al.
Numerous studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of mindfulness-based programs (MBPs) among both clinical and nonclinical populations. These data document positive impacts in the workplace, including reducing perceived stress and burnout and increasing well-being. However, the effectiveness for productivity, which is of most interest to managers and administrators, is still unclear. In...
JMIR Research Protocols
May 20, 2022
Suzanne Archie, Lena Palaniyappan, Andrew T Olagunju et al.
Background Cannabis use disorder among young people with a first episode of psychosis contributes to relapse, hospitalization, and impaired functioning. However, few studies have examined what young people with early phase psychosis, particularly those from Black racialized communities, understand or appreciate about this relationship, even though they may be at risk. There are no formally...
JMIR Research Protocols
May 1, 2022
Gilmar Gutierrez, Joshua D. Rosenblat, Emily R. Hawken et al.
Background Intravenous (IV) ketamine and intranasal (IN) esketamine have been studied as novel alternatives to manage treatment-resistant depression (TRD). The objective of this observational pilot study is to compare the real-world effectiveness and tolerability of IV ketamine and IN esketamine in the management of unipolar TRD. Objective To compare the effectiveness (primary outcome measure)...
JMIR Research Protocols
January 14, 2022
Stephanie H Cook, Erica P. Wood, Nicholas Mirin et al.
Young sexual and gender minorities (SGMs) of color may face unique experiences of discrimination based on their intersectional positions (eg, discrimination based on both racial or ethnic identity and sexual identity). Emerging evidence suggests that mindfulness practices may reduce stress from discrimination and improve overall well-being among young SGM. Moreover, the omnipresence of...
JMIR Research Protocols
August 30, 2021
Geraldine Martorella, Adam W. Hanley, Scott M. Pickett et al.
Cardiac surgery is a frequently performed procedure. However, pain after cardiac surgery may become chronic (lasting >3 months) in adults. Once discharged from the hospital, patients are at greater risk of developing chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP) and of prolonged opioid use, as they need to self-manage their pain. Psychological risk and protective factors such as pain-related catastrophic...
JMIR Research Protocols
June 16, 2021
H. Mansell, D. Quinn, L. Kelly et al.
Background Despite the lack of evidence on the use of cannabis for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the growing perception that cannabis is safe has led more patients and caregivers to self-medicate. Some psychiatrists now authorize medicinal cannabis for patients with ADHD with features of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) to curtail the unregulated (ie,...
JMIR Research Protocols
May 11, 2021
A. Philipp-Muller, Taras Reshetukha, Gustavo Vazquez et al.
Background Over one third of patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) do not respond to current interventions. Ketamine presents a potential treatment option; however, its effects are temporary. Administering ketamine alongside psychotherapy is one potential means of prolonging its effects; however, only a few studies have investigated this treatment method to date, and none have...
JMIR Research Protocols
May 10, 2021
Yuliya Knyahnytska, Daniel M. Blumberger, Tyler S Kaster et al.
Background Major depressive disorder is among the most disabling illnesses worldwide, with a lifetime prevalence of 16.2%. Research suggests that 20% to 40% of patients with depression do not respond to pharmacotherapy, developing treatment-resistant depression. Electroconvulsive therapy is the gold standard for treating individuals with treatment-resistant depression, with remission rates of...
JMIR Research Protocols
February 24, 2021
Laura M Hernandez, David W. Wetter, Santosh Kumar et al.
10 citations
BACKGROUND: Cigarette smoking has numerous health consequences and is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Mindfulness has the ability to enhance resilience to stressors and can strengthen an individual's ability to deal with discomfort, which may be particularly useful when managing withdrawal and craving to smoke. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to evaluate...
JMIR Research Protocols
February 22, 2021
Mitsuhiro Sado, Teppei Kosugi, Akira Ninomiya et al.
BackgroundPrevious studies have indicated that higher subjective well-being works as a protective factor for health. Some studies have already shown the effects of mindfulness-based interventions on improving subjective well-being. However, these studies targeted specific populations rather than the general public. Furthermore, they assessed either life evaluation or affective aspects of...
JMIR Research Protocols
February 22, 2021
Claudia Daudén Roquet, Corina Sas
BackgroundThe regular practice of mindfulness has been shown to provide benefits for mental well-being and prevent depression relapse. Technology-mediated interventions can facilitate the uptake and sustained practice of mindfulness, yet the evaluation of interactive systems, such as brain-computer interfaces, has been little explored. ObjectiveThe objective of this paper is to present an...
JMIR Research Protocols
October 14, 2020
Amy Louise Finlay‐jones, Jacqueline Ann Davis, Amanda O'Donovan et al.
Background: Promoting psychological well-being and preventing distress among pregnant women is an important public health goal. In addition to adversely impacting the mother’s health and well-being, psychological distress in pregnancy increases the risk of poor pregnancy outcomes, compromises infant socioemotional development and bonding, and heightens maternal and child vulnerability in the...
JMIR Research Protocols
August 14, 2020
Daniel Campos, Mayte Navarro‐gil, Paola Herrera-Mercadal et al.
Background: Compassion-based interventions delivered over the internet are showing promising results for the promotion of psychological health and well-being. Several studies have highlighted their feasibility, acceptance, and preliminary efficacy. However, this is an incipient field of research, and to the best of our knowledge, there are no data available from Spanish-speaking countries....
JMIR Research Protocols
June 1, 2020
S. Pizzoli, Chiara Marzorati, D. Mazzoni et al.
Background Psychophysiological stress and decreased well-being are relevant issues during prolonged social isolation periods. Relaxation practices may represent helpful exercises to cope with anxiety and stressful sensations. Objective The aim of this research protocol is to test whether remote relaxation practices such as natural sounds, deep respiration, and body scan meditation promote...
JMIR Research Protocols
January 28, 2020
Assessing Whether Meditation Improves Quality of Life for Adolescent Girls With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.
JMIR Research Protocols
December 2, 2019
Muhammad Abid Azam, Vered Valeria Latman, Joel Katz
Mindfulness meditation (MM) is a commonly used psychological intervention for pain, mood, and anxiety conditions, but can be challenging to practice with severe symptoms without proper training. The Mindfulness Meditation app (MMA) is a supportive training tool specifically developed for this study to aid in the practice of mindful breathing using a smartphone. This study aims to evaluate the...
JMIR Research Protocols
October 18, 2018
Ashley E Mason, Laura R. Saslow, Patricia J Moran et al.
19 citations
BACKGROUND: Diet patterns have a profound influence on glycemic control for individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and craving-related eating is an important obstacle to dietary adherence. A growing body of research suggests that carbohydrate-restricted (CR) diets can improve glycemic control and reduce medication dependence in T2DM. However, limited data speak to the effects of...
JMIR Research Protocols
2018
Elizabeth F. Ball, Sian Newton, Brennan C Kahan et al.
Background Female chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is defined as intermittent or constant pelvic or lower abdominal pain occurring in a woman for at least 6 months. Up to a quarter of women are estimated to be affected by CPP worldwide and it is responsible for one fifth of specialist gynecological referrals in the United Kingdom. Psychological interventions are commonly utilized. As waiting times and...
JMIR Research Protocols
November 27, 2017
Nicholas Chadi, Miriam E. Kaufman, Elli Weisbaum et al.
16 citations
BACKGROUND: Eight-week mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have a beneficial impact on mental health and well-being in adolescents with chronic health conditions. Usually delivered in person in a group setting, these programs are difficult to access for teens with disabilities or who do not have in-person MBIs available in their communities. OBJECTIVE: This paper outlines the rationale,...