Trial Outcomes & Findings for SMILE: Clinical Trial to Evaluate Mindfulness as Intervention for Racial and Ethnic Populations During COVID-19 (NCT NCT06242080)

Of the 398 individuals who signed informed consent, 196 confirmed eligibility, completed enrollment procedures and were randomized.

SMILE: Clinical Trial to Evaluate Mindfulness as Intervention for Racial and Ethnic Populations During COVID-19

Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7) is a 7-item self-report questionnaire measuring the frequency of anxiety over the prior 2 weeks. Response categories range from 0 ("Not at all") to 3 ("Nearly every day"). Scores are summed leading to a range of 0-21. Higher scores indicate greater anxiety symptoms. The among-group differences in the change scores are compared by ANOVA.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7) is a 7-item self-report questionnaire measuring the frequency of anxiety over the prior 2 weeks. Response categories range from 0 ("Not at all") to 3 ("Nearly every day"). Scores are summed leading to a range of 0-21. Higher scores indicate greater anxiety symptoms. The among-group differences in the change scores are compared by ANOVA.

Heart period (time in milliseconds between heartbeats) will be measured using the Polar H10 device. Range: 200-1500 msec

Heart period (time in milliseconds between heartbeats) will be measured using the Polar H10 device. Range: 200-1500 msec

High-frequency heart rate variability will be calculated from heart period data using CardioBatch Plus software. Range: 0 - 15 ln (msec)\^2. Greater variability indicates greater parasympathetic activity.

High-frequency heart rate variability will be calculated from heart period data using CardioBatch Plus software. Range: 0 - 15 ln(msec)\^2. Greater variability indicates greater parasympathetic activity.

Vagal Efficiency (VE) is calculated as the regression slope of heart period (HP, measured in milliseconds) on respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA, expressed as ln(ms²)) across short-time (15-second) epochs collected during seated, standing, and recovery periods of the sit-stand-sit task. VE is reported in units of ms / ln(ms²). The measure is computed only when each condition contains usable data and at least 6 valid epochs (≥50% of the condition).

Vagal Efficiency (VE) is calculated as the regression slope of heart period (HP, measured in milliseconds) on respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA, expressed as ln(ms²)) across short-time (15-second) epochs collected during seated, standing, and recovery periods of the sit-stand-sit task. VE is reported in units of ms / ln(ms²). The measure is computed only when each condition contains usable data and at least 6 valid epochs (≥50% of the condition).

The COVID-19 Stress Scale (shortened) is an 18-item self-report questionnaire designed to measure COVID-related anxiety over the past 7 days. Three highly correlated subscales are measured: Danger, Contamination, and Traumatic stress. The Danger and Contamination subscales ask about worries related to the virus with response categories ranging from 0 ("Not at all") to 4 ("Extremely). The Traumatic stress subscale asks about frequency of symptoms and varies from 0 ("Never") to 4 ("Almost Always"). Responses are summed across the subscales for a range of 0-72 with higher values indicating greater COVID-related stress. Two of the subscales, Compulsive Checking and Xenophobia related to COVID, are no longer relevant and are not included.

The COVID-19 Stress Scale (shortened) is an 18-item self-report questionnaire designed to measure COVID-related anxiety over the past 7 days. Three highly correlated subscales are measured: Danger, Contamination, and Traumatic stress. The Danger and Contamination subscales ask about worries related to the virus with response categories ranging from 0 ("Not at all") to 4 ("Extremely). The Traumatic stress subscale asks about frequency of symptoms and varies from 0 ("Never") to 4 ("Almost Always"). Responses are summed across the subscales for a range of 0-72 with higher values indicating greater COVID-related stress. Two of the subscales, Compulsive Checking and Xenophobia related to COVID, are no longer relevant and are not included.

The Cognitive and Affective Mindfulness Scale - Revised (CAMS-R) is a 12-item self report questionnaire that measures mindfulness in a single construct. Respondents are asked to rate how much each of the statements applies to them on a 1-4 scale with 1=Rarely/Not at all and 4 = Almost always resulting in total scores of 12-48. Higher scores reflect greater mindfulness. The among-group differences in the change scores are compared by ANOVA.

The Cognitive and Affective Mindfulness Scale - Revised (CAMS-R) is a 12-item self report questionnaire that measures mindfulness in a single construct. Respondents are asked to rate how much each of the statements applies to them on a 1-4 scale with 1=Rarely/Not at all and 4 = Almost always resulting in total scores of 12-48. Higher scores reflect greater mindfulness. The among-group differences in the change scores are compared by ANOVA.

The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) is a 10-item self-report questionnaire that measures the frequency of stress-related feelings in the past month. Responses vary from 0 ("Not at all" to 4 "Very often). Responses are summed resulting in a range of 0-40. Higher scores indicate higher perceived stress. The among-group differences in the change scores are compared by ANOVA.

The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) is a 10-item self-report questionnaire that measures the frequency of stress-related feelings in the past month. Responses vary from 0 ("Not at all" to 4 "Very often). Responses are summed resulting in a range of 0-40. Higher scores indicate higher perceived stress. The among-group differences in the change scores are compared by ANOVA.

The Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) is a 21-item self-report measure of growth and self-improvement after a crisis. The measure consists of statements, such as "I changed my priorities about what is important in life." Responses vary from 0 ("I did not experience this change as a result of my crisis") to 5 ("I experienced this change to a very great degree as a result of my crisis," resulting in total scores of 0-105. Higher scores indicate more growth. The among-group differences in the change scores are compared by ANOVA.

The Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) is a 21-item self-report measure of growth and self-improvement after a crisis. The measure consists of statements, such as "I changed my priorities about what is important in life." Responses vary from 0 ("I did not experience this change as a result of my crisis") to 5 ("I experienced this change to a very great degree as a result of my crisis," resulting in total scores of 0-105. Higher scores indicate more growth. The among-group differences in the change scores are compared by ANOVA.

The PTSD Checklist (PCL-5) is a 20-item self-report questionnaire that measures key symptoms of PTSD in response to a traumatic event. Respondents indicate the degree to which they are bothered by each symptom with categories ranging from 0 ("Not at All") to 4 ("Extremely") resulting in total scores of 0-80. Higher scores indicate presence of more symptomatology. The among-group differences in the change scores are compared by ANOVA.

The PTSD Checklist (PCL-5) is a 20-item self-report questionnaire that measures key symptoms of PTSD in response to a traumatic event. Respondents indicate the degree to which they are bothered by each symptom with categories ranging from 0 ("Not at All") to 4 ("Extremely") resulting in total scores of 0-80. Higher scores indicate presence of more symptomatology. The among-group differences in the change scores are compared by ANOVA.

The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) is a 20-item self-report questionnaire for assessing symptoms associated with depression. Response options range from 0 ("Rarely or None of the Time") to 3 ("Most or Almost All the Time"). Scores range from 0 to 60, with higher scores indicating greater depressive symptoms. The among-group differences in the change scores are compared by ANOVA.

The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) is a 20-item self-report questionnaire for assessing symptoms associated with depression. Response options range from 0 ("Rarely or None of the Time") to 3 ("Most or Almost All the Time"). Scores range from 0 to 60, with higher scores indicating greater depressive symptoms. The among-group differences in the change scores are compared by ANOVA.

The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD RISC) is a 25-item self-report measure of resilience when faced with difficulties. Respondents are presented with a series of statements and asked how much the statements apply to them. Responses range from 0 ("Not at all true") to 4 ("True nearly all the time"). Responses are summed to range from 0 to 100. Higher scores indicate more resilience. The among-group differences in the change scores are compared by ANOVA.

The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD RISC) is a 25-item self-report measure of resilience when faced with difficulties. Respondents are presented with a series of statements and asked how much the statements apply to them. Responses range from 0 ("Not at all true") to 4 ("True nearly all the time"). Responses are summed to range from 0 to 100. Higher scores indicate more resilience. The among-group differences in the change scores are compared by ANOVA.

Mental Health Quality of Life Total Score: Mental Health Quality of Life (MHQoL) is an 8-item self-report questionnaire. The Mental Health Quality of Life Total Score is calculated as a sum of the first 7 items (self-image, independence, mood, relationships, daily activities, physical health, and future), with response levels ranging from 0 ("Very dissatisfied") to 3 ("Very satisfied"). The total score has a range of 0-21. Higher scores indicate better quality of life. The among-group difference in the change scores for both are compared by ANOVA.

Mental Health Quality of Life Total Score: Mental Health Quality of Life (MHQoL) is an 8-item self-report questionnaire. The Mental Health Quality of Life Total Score is calculated as a sum of the first 7 items (self-image, independence, mood, relationships, daily activities, physical health, and future), with response levels ranging from 0 ("Very dissatisfied") to 3 ("Very satisfied"). The total score has a range of 0-21. Higher scores indicate better quality of life. The among-group difference in the change scores for both are compared by ANOVA.

The Problem-focused coping subscale of the Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced Inventory is an 8-item, self-report subscale. Problem-focused coping refers to using informational support, planning, and positive reframing. Respondents rate the degree to which they have been using a coping style based on a series of statements with responses of 1 ("I haven't been doing this at all") to 4 ("I've been doing this a lot". Scores are averaged across items and range from 1-4. Higher scores indicate greater problem-focused coping.

The Emotion-focused coping subscale of the Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced Inventory in a 12-item, self-report subscale. Emotion-focused coping refers to using venting, emotional support, humor, acceptance, self-blame, and religion. Respondents rate the degree to which they have been using a coping style based on a series of statements with responses of 1 ("I haven't been doing this at all") to 4 ("I've been doing this a lot". Scores are averaged across items and range from 1-4. Higher scores indicate greater emotion-focused coping.

The avoidant-focused coping subscale of the Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced Inventory is an 8-item, self-report subscale. Avoidant coping refers to using self-distraction, denial, substance use, and behavioral disengagement. Respondents rate the degree to which they have been using a coping style based on a series of statements with responses of 1 ("I haven't been doing this at all") to 4 ("I've been doing this a lot". Scores are averaged across items and range from 1-4. Higher scores indicate greater avoidant coping.

The Problem-focused coping subscale of the Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced Inventory is an 8-item, self-report subscale. Problem-focused coping refers to using informational support, planning, and positive reframing. Respondents rate the degree to which they have been using a coping style based on a series of statements with responses of 1 ("I haven't been doing this at all") to 4 ("I've been doing this a lot". Scores are averaged across items and range from 1-4. Higher scores indicate greater problem-focused coping.

The Emotion-focused coping subscale of the Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced Inventory in a 12-item, self-report subscale. Emotion-focused coping refers to using venting, emotional support, humor, acceptance, self-blame, and religion. Respondents rate the degree to which they have been using a coping style based on a series of statements with responses of 1 ("I haven't been doing this at all") to 4 ("I've been doing this a lot". Scores are averaged across items and range from 1-4. Higher scores indicate greater emotion-focused coping.

The avoidant-focused coping subscale of the Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced Inventory is an 8-item, self-report subscale. Avoidant coping refers to using self-distraction, denial, substance use, and behavioral disengagement. Respondents rate the degree to which they have been using a coping style based on a series of statements with responses of 1 ("I haven't been doing this at all") to 4 ("I've been doing this a lot". Scores are averaged across items and range from 1-4. Higher scores indicate greater avoidant coping.

The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Sleep Disturbance 8b Short Form assesses self-reported perceptions of sleep quality, sleep depth, and restoration over the past 7 days. This instrument includes 8 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = not at all to 5 = very much). Raw scores are summed and converted to standardized T-scores based on the PROMIS adult reference population. T-scores have a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10, where 50 represents the average level of sleep disturbance in the general U.S. population. Higher T-scores indicate greater sleep disturbance (worse outcome), while lower T-scores indicate less sleep disturbance (better outcome). Clinically, T-scores of approximately 60 or higher are considered indicative of elevated sleep disturbance, and scores of 70 or higher may reflect severe sleep disturbance.

The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Sleep Disturbance 8b Short Form assesses self-reported perceptions of sleep quality, sleep depth, and restoration over the past 7 days. This instrument includes 8 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = not at all to 5 = very much). Raw scores are summed and converted to standardized T-scores based on the PROMIS adult reference population. T-scores have a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10, where 50 represents the average level of sleep disturbance in the general U.S. population. Higher T-scores indicate greater sleep disturbance (worse outcome), while lower T-scores indicate less sleep disturbance (better outcome). Clinically, T-scores of approximately 60 or higher are considered indicative of elevated sleep disturbance, and scores of 70 or higher may reflect severe sleep disturbance.

The Short Form Health Survey (SF-12) is a 12-item self-report questionnaire that assesses aspects of physical health and mental well-being. Scoring is complex and includes both positive and negatively worded items and is translated into a score of 0-100. Higher scores indicate better physical and mental health functioning.

The Short Form Health Survey (SF-12) is a 12-item self-report questionnaire that assesses aspects of physical health and mental well-being. Scoring is complex and includes both positive and negatively worded items and is translated into a score of 0-100. Higher scores indicate better physical and mental health functioning.

Retention will be compared between the active intervention arms and is defined as the number of individuals randomized who did not withdraw from the study or were administratively censored.

Completers are defined as randomized participants who either attend a minimum of 5 classes (MTIA arm) or view material for a minimum of 5 weeks in the MAPP. The proportion of completers will be compared between groups.

The Client satisfaction questionnaire-internet (CSQ-I) is an 8-item measure developed in Germany to assess satisfaction with telehealth interventions. the CSQ-I consists of seven statements that address satisfaction with an online program and willingness to refer others. The investigators have adjusted the 4 response categories for an American sample to use the standard agreement scale (1=strongly disagree, 2= mildly disagree, 3=mildly agree, 4= strongly agree). Mean scores are calculated which can range from 1-4 with higher scores representing greater satisfaction. The questionnaire will be assessed among participants in the intervention arms at the end of the interventions.