Impact of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Symptom Management in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients

Principal Investigator: Cynthia Gross, Professor, College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota

Co-Investigator: Mary Jo Kreitzer, Ph.D., R.N., Director, Center for Spirituality and Healing, University of Minnesota

Funding Source and Amount:  University of Minnesota Academic Health Center, Faculty Research Development Award; $195,000

Grant Period:  9/29/01-9/28/03

Research Abstract:  This study will explore the use of meditation and yoga as mind-body-based complementary therapies to improve solid organ transplant recipients' health-related quality of life. The overall goals of the study are to assess whether solid organ recipients who consistently practice meditation and yoga experience fewer symptoms of anxiety, depression and sleep disturbance; utilize fewer symptom-control medications; and report improved health-related quality of life.