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Research Opportunity:<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

The SMILE Research Study:\u00a0 Can a mindfulness program help you cope with anxiety, worry and stress?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Why?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Many people struggle with ways to feel more relaxed or calm when they are stressed or worried about everyday issues.\u00a0 Every day stressors can range from healthcare to finances to providing family necessities.\u00a0\u00a0 Some people feel helpless or like they are not in control of their own thoughts and body responses (such as feeling jittery and anxious, or feeling tired and sad).\u00a0 It may be difficult to seek help or care due to work\/family schedules, childcare arrangements, transportation or money.<\/p>\n

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How?<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the SMILE Research Study, our goal is to see whether a home-based training program can help you feel better when you encounter those times of stress and worry.\u00a0 The home-based training program we are using is called mindfulness.\u00a0 Mindfulness involves training our minds to pay attention to what is happening right here and now, and letting go of worries about the past or future that can cause us distress.<\/p>\n

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What are the programs?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"We will be testing 2 similar programs, one that is taught in an online group and one that is taught through a series of slides and video presentations in an app<\/u><\/a>.\u00a0 Both of the programs are specifically geared towards adults who are African American, Black, Hispanic and\/or Latino(a\/e\/x).\u00a0 We are looking for volunteers to test the effects of these programs on mental and physical health and provide valuable feedback by completing 6 research sessions (questionnaires and recording heart rate using a simple monitor), before, during and after receiving the training program.\u00a0 All parts of the research, including the mindfulness program and research sessions, will take place in your home, via a computer tablet and heart monitor that will be shipped to you.\u00a0 Instructions and training videos will be provided to you on the tablet.\u00a0 The training program will be provided to you for free.\u00a0 You will receive up to $135 for completing all research sessions ($30 for the longer sessions and $15 for the shorter sessions, paid at week 6 and week 12).<\/p>\n

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The researchers will randomly decide which version of the mindfulness program you will receive (or whether you will be placed in a waiting group).\u00a0 Once you are placed into a group (which may take up to 2 months after you sign up for the study), your participation in the study will last 3 months.\u00a0 If you are placed in the waiting group, you will still be compensated for completing each research session, but you will not be able to complete the mindfulness training until after 3 months.<\/p>\n

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Do I qualify?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please consider helping us learn more about how individuals respond to online programs and our ability to test these programs from the comfort and convenience of your home. Once again, compensation is provided for your time and effort and you will receive the training program for free.\u00a0 Participation in the research is voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time.\u00a0 To qualify, you must 18 years or older and identify as Black, African American, Hispanic, or Latino.\u00a0 You may not qualify if you have a history of heart disease, stroke, or epilepsy because those conditions may affect your heart rate and our ability to tell if the mindfulness program is helping you. Certain medications may interfere also, including medications for chronic pain and mental health conditions. Additional eligibility criteria will be assessed in a screening questionnaire which is linked below.<\/p>\n

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How do I get involved?<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have not done so already, to learn more and see if you or someone you know is a good fit, the first step is to visit https:\/\/redcap.link\/smiles<\/a> and you will be directed to the eligibility screener.\u00a0 You may also contact us directly at 919-323-1803 or smile_study@med.unc.edu. If you contact us by email, please do not include any of your medical information in your email as your response may not be sent securely; but we are happy to discuss all important details over the phone.<\/p>\n

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If you or a family member is curious to learn about other research opportunities here at UNC and UNC Health, please visit ResearchForMe.unc.edu. Every person in every study makes a difference; it is thanks to participants like you that we are able to keep learning and discovering!<\/p>\n

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Privacy Policy: <\/strong>Link to App Privacy Policy<\/a><\/p>\n

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