Dual-Language B-MORE for Hypertension

B-MORE for Hypertension

This pilot study is a single-arm clinical feasibility trial evaluating the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a brief adaptation of Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (B-MORE) for reducing stress and high blood pressure in hypertensive English- and Spanish-speaking patients (n=20). The intervention, a 2-hour online training in stress management and hypertension, will be delivered virtually in a small-group format over two 60-minute sessions.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age ≥18
• Having self-reported hypertension (BP ≥ 140/90)
• Understanding English or Spanish instructions fluently

Exclusion Criteria:

• Known or planned pregnancy in the next 3 months assessed via self-report
• Cognitive impairment preventing completion of study procedures.
• Have previous, formal mindfulness training (e.g., MBSR)
• Other unstable illness judged by medical staff to interfere with study involvement.