NCT04455971

Brief Summary

The primary purpose of this study is to use an observational design to examine whether the practice of orgasmic meditation (OM) is associated with app-based measures of sleep quality. A secondary purpose of this study is to examine whether the occurrence of physiological orgasm during OM practice is associated with app-based measures of sleep quality. It is hypothesized that the practice of OM will have a positive impact on sleep quality.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
41

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2020

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 29, 2020

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 2, 2020

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 6, 2020

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 15, 2021

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 15, 2021

Completed
Last Updated

June 3, 2026

Status Verified

June 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

6 months

First QC Date

June 29, 2020

Last Update Submit

June 2, 2026

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Correlation between sleep quality and occurrence and frequency of OM sessions during the prior day

    "Sleep quality" will be measured using the Sleep Cycle app

    30 days

Secondary Outcomes (6)

  • Correlation between sleep duration and occurrence and frequency of OM sessions during the prior day

    30 days

  • Correlation between time to fall asleep and occurrence and frequency of OM sessions during the prior day

    30 days

  • Correlation between sleep regularity and occurrence and frequency of OM sessions during the prior day

    30 days

  • Change in total sleep duration during nights following OM and nights following no OM

    30 days

  • Change in time to fall asleep during nights following OM and nights following no OM

    30 days

  • +1 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (1)

OM Group

People who participate in the practice of orgasmic meditation (OM)

Behavioral: Orgasmic Meditation

Interventions

Orgasmic Meditation (OM) is a form of meditation that increases bodily awareness during structured, partnered female genital stimulation over a 15-minute period.

OM Group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Community sample

You may qualify if:

  • Experienced in OM practice ("experienced" defined as \>10 OM sessions in lifetime)
  • Currently practicing OM and participating in ≥1 OM session per week on average
  • Willingness to calibrate the Sleep Cycle app and use it for 30 continuous nights
  • Ability to charge phone by bed overnight during sleep
  • Ability to place phone near the bed, such as on a nightstand table overnight during sleep

You may not qualify if:

  • \. Inability to speak English

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Institute of OM Foundation

Santa Rosa, California, 95404, United States

Location

Study Officials

  • Charles Raison, MD

    Institute of OM Foundation

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 29, 2020

First Posted

July 2, 2020

Study Start

October 6, 2020

Primary Completion

April 15, 2021

Study Completion

April 15, 2021

Last Updated

June 3, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations