NCT01135810

Brief Summary

Hypnotic trance and mindfulness meditation have both been shown to have benefits for physical health. The current study seeks to determine if there are distinct patterns of brain activity that correlate with hypnotic trance, mindfulness meditation or both, and to relate these patterns to measurable markers of physical well-being. Precise neuroimaging of heightened attentional states will guide future researchers and practitioners toward more effective techniques of mind/body control.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
102

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2009

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2009

Completed
9 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 1, 2010

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 3, 2010

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2011

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

December 3, 2013

Status Verified

December 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

2 years

First QC Date

June 1, 2010

Last Update Submit

December 2, 2013

Conditions

Hypnosis

Keywords

healthy subjects

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • MRI scan: brain activity

    1 hour

Interventions

HypnosisBEHAVIORAL
MeditationBEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Healthy subjects who score in diverse ranges on hypnotic induction profiles or who are experienced Mindfulness Meditators.

You may qualify if:

  • Participants must not have contraindications to the MRI exam, such as metal in the body.

You may not qualify if:

  • Contraindications to the MRI exam, such as metal in the body.
  • Use of psychotropic medications.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Stanford University School of Medicine

Stanford, California, 94305, United States

Location

Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITHOUT DNA

blood

MeSH Terms

Interventions

HypnosisMeditation

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mind-Body TherapiesComplementary TherapiesTherapeuticsPsychotherapyBehavioral Disciplines and ActivitiesSpiritual TherapiesRelaxation TherapyBehavior Therapy

Study Officials

  • David Spiegel

    Stanford University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE CONTROL
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Jak, Lulu Sam Willson Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 1, 2010

First Posted

June 3, 2010

Study Start

September 1, 2009

Primary Completion

September 1, 2011

Study Completion

September 1, 2011

Last Updated

December 3, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-12

Locations

US(1)