eMPower: An online Mind-body wellness Program for adults living with chronic health conditions: A three-armed randomized controlled trial protocol.
Contemporary clinical trials October 1, 2024 Emily Johnson, Kathleen Ismond, Ashley Hyde et al. 3 citations
Anxiety and depression are common in adults with chronic health conditions, harming quality of life and increasing risks. Online mind-body wellness programs—including psychology, mindful movement, breathwork, and meditation—may help, but their effectiveness across diverse chronic conditions is unclear. This pragmatic randomized controlled trial tests the online eMPower intervention at two support levels against a waitlist control. As of April 2024, 656 participants have enrolled, with 598 completing 12-week follow-up. The primary outcome compares anxiety and depression scores between the group receiving eMPower plus weekly check-ins and controls. Findings aim to clarify how people with chronic conditions engage with and benefit from online mind-body programming.