The Impact of a Race-Based Stress Reduction Intervention
Racism, Stress, Inflammation
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Racism
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Between the ages of 50 and 70 Female Post-menopausal (without menstrual period for at least 12 consecutive months) Self-identified AA or Black Able to write, read, speak English Must have at least 1 of any of the following: Waist circumference >88 cm Systolic BP>130 mmHg and/ or diastolic BP>88 mmHg or on antihypertensive medications Diagnosed and/or being treated for hypercholesterolemia History of Type 2 diabetes Exclusion Criteria: History of myocardial infarction or ischemic heart disease/angina, stent placement, coronary artery bypass, left ventricular hypertrophy, congestive heart failure, or ischemic stroke Any major immune-related disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis. lupus) Use of immune-altering medications, such as glucocorticoids Periodontal disease, bleeding gums, dental work in past 72 hours Current smoker or has smoked in past 3 months Active cancer Active infection Substance abuse Cognitive or psychiatric disorder that would affect ability to participate in classes (Brief Screen for Cognitive Impairment total score of 8 or higher)
Sites / Locations
- Loyola University ChicagoRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
RiSE
HEP
Resilience, Stress, and Ethnicity (RiSE) program is an 8-session weekly group-based intervention that integrates cognitive-behavioral strategies focused on the biopsychosocial impact of racism, racial identity development, and empowerment. RiSE has three primary components: processing and sharing experiences related to race based stress, psychoeducation on the biopsychosocial impact of racism, skill building and empowerment.
Health Education Program