NCT00082160

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to use brain imaging technology to identify the parts of the brain that are activated during meditation and to compare these parts to those activated during other activities. This study will also determine the effects of meditation on involuntary functions, such as breathing.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2001

Longer than P75 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2001

Completed
2.8 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 30, 2004

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 4, 2004

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2005

Completed
Last Updated

August 4, 2006

Status Verified

August 1, 2006

First QC Date

April 30, 2004

Last Update Submit

August 3, 2006

Conditions

Healthy

Keywords

MeditationRelaxation

Interventions

MeditationBEHAVIORAL
Functional Magnetic Resonance ImagingPROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 50 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Daily practice of Vipassana or Kundalini meditation for at least 1 year and participation in at least one 1-week meditation retreat

You may not qualify if:

  • Current medical or psychological illness
  • Use of antidepressants, antianxiolytics, or compounds that alter cerebral blood flow
  • Claustrophobia
  • Pregnancy

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, 02129, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Meditation

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mind-Body TherapiesComplementary TherapiesTherapeuticsSpiritual TherapiesRelaxation TherapyBehavior TherapyPsychotherapyBehavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Officials

  • Sara Lazar, PhD

    Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
DEFINED POPULATION
Time Perspective
OTHER
Sponsor Type
NIH

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 30, 2004

First Posted

May 4, 2004

Study Start

July 1, 2001

Study Completion

June 1, 2005

Last Updated

August 4, 2006

Record last verified: 2006-08

Locations

US(1)