NCT00636129

Completed

Biochemical and Physiological Changes Associated With Differ...

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Sponsor study identifier

MIT COUHES 577

Study Type

observational

Estimated enrollment

30

Locations

1 country

Sites

1

Timeline

Study Start

December 2006

Date type not reported

This date has not been verified as actual or estimated.

Primary Completion

March 2011

Actual (reported)

Study Completion

March 2011

Actual (reported)

Brief Summary

We are looking at the effects of Stress Management and Relaxation Response training on stress hormones (like adrenalin and cortisol), immune function and physiology (heart rate, breathing rate, muscle tension).

Registry Overview

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Recruitment status: completed
Estimated enrollment: 30 participants
Study completion date: March 2011
Actual (reported)
Listed locations: 1 countries · 1 sites

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Study Timeline

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Study Start
December 2006
Date type not reported
This date has not been verified as actual or estimated.
First Submitted
March 7, 2008
Actual (reported)
First Posted
March 14, 2008
Actual (reported)
Primary Completion
March 2011
Actual (reported)
Study Completion
March 2011
Actual (reported)

Last Updated: September 19, 2011
Status Verified: September 2011
Last Update Submitted: September 16, 2011

Conditions

Stress

Keywords

relaxationrelaxation responsemeditationnitric oxidestress managementstressRelaxation Techniques

Study Arms (1)

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Relaxation Response + Stress Management Curriculum

Behavioral: Relaxation Response + Stress Management Curriculum

Interventions

Relaxation Response + Stress Management CurriculumBehavioral

Subjects will receive 8 weeks of Stress Management curriculum and guidance through 20 minute Relaxation Response with a research coordinator. They will also practice 20 minutes of Relaxation Response at home daily.

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Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 49 Years

Sexall

Healthy VolunteersYes

Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample

Study Population

Healthy subjects ages 18-49.

You may qualify if:

Age 18-49

Sponsors & Collaborators

Massachusetts General Hospital
Otherlead

Study Sites (1)

Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine

Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITH DNA

Whole blood Serum Plasma

Study Officials

Herbert Benson, MD
Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hosptial
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type: observational
Observational Model: CASE ONLY
Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type: OTHER
Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title: Director Emeritus, Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 7, 2008

First Posted

March 14, 2008

Study Start

December 2006

Date type not reported

This date has not been verified as actual or estimated.

Primary Completion

March 2011

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Healthy subjects

You may not qualify if:

Taking medication
Asthma or allergies
Prior regular relaxation practice
Body Mass Index \>39
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) score indicates possible clinical depression
Current mental health treatment
Diagnosis of severe mental illness
Using hormonal birth control
Females: pregnant or trying to conceive
Exhaled Nitric Oxide (NO) levels \> 60PPB
Hematocrit \< 32%
Blood glucose \< 50 or \> 200
Creatinine \> 1.3

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Actual (reported)

Study Completion

March 2011

Actual (reported)

Last Updated

September 19, 2011

Record last verified: 2011-09

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Data provider: ClinicalTrials.gov
Source updated: 2011-09-19
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Study Sites (1)

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