Project BrEAtHe: A Culturally Tailored MBSR Intervention for Young Adult Black Men

Launched by UCONN HEALTH · Jun 3, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

The clinical trial titled "Project BrEAtHe" is designed to help young Black men aged 18 to 29 who are looking for ways to manage stress and improve their mental well-being. The study focuses on developing a mindfulness program that teaches techniques for stress reduction. This program is specifically tailored for young adult Black men living in certain neighborhoods in Durham County, NC, or North Hartford, CT, where there may be higher levels of stress and substance use issues.

To be eligible to participate, individuals must be non-Hispanic Black males aged 18 to 29, living in the targeted neighborhoods for at least six months, and not currently meeting the criteria for substance abuse or severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Participants will engage in mindfulness activities aimed at promoting relaxation and better coping skills. This trial is currently recruiting, and it's a great opportunity for eligible young men to learn valuable strategies for managing stress in a supportive environment.

Gender

MALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age: 18-29
• • Ethnicity: non-Hispanic Black
• • Gender: Male
• • does not meet the DSM-V criteria for substance use disorder or dependence or severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD);
• • Neighborhood Inclusion Criteria: must live in a high VAOD neighborhood in Durham County, NC, or North Hartford Promise Zone, CT and have resided in the selected neighborhood for at least 6 months.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • non-English speakers,
• • meet the DSM-V criteria for substance use disorder or dependence or severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD);
• • women;
• • men of other racial/ethnic groups;
• • neighborhood outside of high VAOD neighborhood in Durham County, NC or North Hartford Promise Zone, CT.