The Serenity research Study is a voluntary research study exploring different approaches to stress management to see if they can help lower blood pressure. The study involves weekly stress management classes, offered at no cost to you, for 8 weeks. There will also be visits to the study office for up to 12 months after you complete the stress management classes. At the study visits, we will measure your blood pressure, take other measures of heart function, and ask you to complete questionnaires on the computer.
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Thank you for your time. If you would like more information on the study, please visit www.SerenityStudy.org
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The stress management program is an 8-week group-based course that will teach you stress management techniques and allow you to practice them with the help of a skilled instructor in the class and you will also be provided with resources to practice at home.
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Are you able to attend study visits at the University of Pennsylvania, located at 3535 Market St., where your blood pressure will be measured and you will be asked to complete questionnaires and other tasks on the computer?
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Do you have regular access to a computer and feel comfortable completing study tasks on that computer?
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Are you currently taking any medications for high blood pressure?
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List the name of each medication you are taking for high blood pressure.
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Are you currently taking any medications for any other health conditions?
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List the name of each medication and what it is prescribed for.
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Are you currently pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding?
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Do you have a pacemaker?
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Have you had a heart attack, angioplasty, or cardiac bypass ever in your lifetime?
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Have you been diagnosed with congestive heart failure?
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Have you been diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat (such as atrial fibrillation or tachycardia)?
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Has your irregular heartbeat ever required treatment (i.e. surgery or medication)?
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Have you been diagnosed with a heart muscle or valve abnormality (i.e. valvular disease, hypertrophic or restrictive cardiomyopathy)
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Have you ever required treatment for this heart muscle or valve abnormality?
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Have you been diagnosed with high blood pressure/ hypertension? (Blood pressure greater than 139/89)
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Have you been diagnosed with diabetes?
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Have you been diagnosed with kidney disease? (this does NOT include kidney stones)
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Have you been diagnosed with thyroid disease (hypo or hyper-thyroidism)
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Has your thyroid disease been managed with medication at a steady dose for the past 6 months?
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Have you dealt with alcohol or substance abuse in the past 12 months?
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Have you been diagnosed with dementia?
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Have you been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychosis, or a personality disorder?
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Do you drink more than 21 alcoholic beverages per week (an average of more than 3 drinks per day for a week or more)?
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Have you smoked cigarettes or used tobacco at all in the past 6 months?
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Have you practiced meditation or yoga (in class or at home) in the past 12 months?
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About how many hours have you spent practicing yoga or meditation in a formal setting (e.g. in a class with an instructor) in the past 12 months?
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About how many hours have you spent practicing yoga or meditation in an informal setting? (at home, self-guided, etc.) in the past 12 months?
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