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A Novel Mind Body Program for Grieving Older Adults: A Pilot Study

We are conducting a study looking at the effects of an 8-session mind-body stress reduction and resiliency training program in reducing the distress experienced in acute grief.

11 visits over 3 months
Estimated Time Commitment
Any Gender, 55-years or older
May Be Eligible
Payment up to $90
May Be Offered
Office visit, Survey, Group discussion (e.g., focus group)
May Be Required
 
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What we are studying

What: The Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders at the Massachusetts General Hospital is looking for adult participants age 55 or older who have lost their spouse or partner within the last 12 months and are currently experiencing distress in relation to the loss. We are conducting a study looking at the effects of an 8-session mind-body stress reduction and resiliency training program in reducing the distress experienced in acute grief.

Who: Individuals aged of 55 or more who are currently experiencing distress following a spousal/partner loss within the last year.

When: Starting in September, 2-hour weekly sessions running for 8 weeks. There will also be an initial screening visit, baseline visit, and follow up visit lasting approximately 2-3 hours each.

Where: Weekly sessions will take place at the Benson Henry Institute (www.bensonhenryinstitute.org). Screening, baseline, and follow-up sessions will take place at the Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Compensation: Qualified participants will be compensated up to $90 for all study assessments.

Contact: Sarah Wieman, SWIEMAN@mgh.harvard.edu, 617-726-1579


Why it is important


What we hope to accomplish

Principal Investigator

Eric Bui, MD, PhD

Massachusetts General Hospital

Public Profile

Individuals aged of 55 or older who have lost their spouse or partner within the last 12 months and are currently experiencing distress in relation to the loss.

Starting in September, 2-hour weekly sessions running for 8 weeks. There will also be an initial screening visit, baseline visit, and follow up visit lasting approximately 2-3 hours each.

Weekly sessions will take place at the Benson Henry Institute (www.bensonhenryinstitute.org).

Screening, baseline, and follow-up sessions will take place at the Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders at Massachusetts General Hospital.


Project activities may include:

  • Office visit
  • Survey
  • Group discussion (e.g., focus group)

Estimated Time Commitment

11 visits over 3 months


Qualified participants will be compensated up to $90 for all study assessments.

MGH - Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit Street , Boston, MA 02114, USA

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Travel

  • Accessible by public transportation
  • Parking available
  • Parking reimbursed
  • Travel reimbursed

Study Phase

Phase 1: This project studies the safety of a medication or treatment, usually on healthy volunteers. It examines the medication or treatment’s effects on the body and looks for side effects.


Participating Institutions


Funding Source

  • Foundation
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