Current Studies
TEAM-M Study
TReatment for Migraine and MOOD
This study, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), aims to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a video-conferenced-based mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT-V) vs. telephone-delivered mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT-T) to reduce migraine and depressive symptoms. The study is being conducted in two phases, consisting of a pilot trial and randomized controlled trial (RCT); recruitment for the RCT is taking place over the next few months. This study involves strong cross-disciplinary collaborations between key experts in migraine and MBCT from New York University School of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Wake Forest Baptist Health.
What DOES PARTICIPATION IN THE STUDY ENTAIL?
The program consists of 8 weekly sessions either by telephone (MBCT-T) or video (MBCT-V) that are 1 hour each and home practice. Research participation also includes questionnaires and interviews which are completed both before and after the program.
What DO PARTICIPANTS LEARN?
The study intervention teaches participants cognitive and mindfulness skills and provides education to help manage and cope with depression and migraine symptoms.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE?
If you are interested in participating in the TEAM-M study, please contact us to see if you qualify!
Past Studies
EASE Study
Emotional Awareness and SElf-Regulation for Depression in Patients with Hypertension
Dr. Shallcross’ career development award (K23) supported by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health is focused on testing the effects of a telephone-delivered mindfulness intervention for patients with co-morbid depression and chronic disease.
Reducing pain outcomes and opioid misuse with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
This study aims to adapt and evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of telephone-delivered mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT-T) for reducing pain, pain catastrophizing, and opioid use in presurgical spine patients.
THRIVE Study
THeRapeutic InterVEntion to Reduce Distress in Breast Cancer
This study aims to evaluate the effects of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) vs. Treatment as Usual (TAU) for reducing psychological distress in in female breast cancer patients in recovery.
Varela Grant
Mindfulness for the Masses: Understanding Approachability of Mindfulness-based Interventions and Measurement of Mindfulness Among Understudied Diverse Communities
This study, supported by the Mind & Life Institute, aims to advance our understanding of how individuals from socioeconomically, racially, and ethnically diverse backgrounds experience stress and depression and to assess the acceptability of mindfulness-based treatment approaches.