This study is looking at whether an 8-week stress reduction program can help reduce inflammation in the arteries (blood vessels) of people who have atherosclerosis (a condition where plaque builds up inside your arteries) and high levels of stress. The program uses mind-body techniques to help you learn how to identify and manage stress. Researchers will measure changes in arterial inflammation using a special imaging scan called a PET scan (positron emission tomography) after 2 months. You may be able to join if you are between 30 and 65 years old, identify as having increased stress, and have a Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) score greater than 5. The study aims to enroll 30 participants.

Study design

This is a randomized controlled imaging study. Participants will be assigned by chance to either the stress reduction program or a group with no intervention. This study plans to enroll 30 participants.

What's involved

You would undergo baseline imaging, participate in an 8-week stress reduction program if assigned to that group, and then have follow-up imaging approximately 12 weeks after randomization.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Participants will be followed for approximately 12 weeks after randomization, with arterial inflammation measured at 2 months.

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