Impact of Inner Engineering on Relationships

NCT05528978 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2022P000587
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 290
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to assess the impact of Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya on human relationships in terms of overall well-being associations with interpersonal and relational outcomes. Specific aims include:

1. 1.To quantitatively assess the impact of Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya on measures of relationship quality, interpersonal mindfulness, and overall well-being
2. 2.To qualitatively explore the experience and the general Social and Relational impact of Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya on participants.

Conditions

Relationship, Social

Keywords

Yoga; Stress; Wellbeing; Mindfulness; Meditation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in Positive and Negative Relationship Quality (PN-RQ) over 6 months

  PN-RQ Scale is a 16-item validated instrument that assesses relationship quality. On a 7-point Likert Scale (1= not at all, 7= completely) participants rate eight different positive and negative qualities they attribute to their relationship. The average item score in each category is compared, with the higher score indicating the dominating relationship quality.

  Data collection at baseline, immediately after the intervention, week 6, 6 months

Secondary Outcomes (7)

• Change in Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) over 6 months

  Data collection at baseline, immediately after the intervention, week 6, 6 months

• Change in Interpersonal Mindfulness Scale (IMS) over 6 months

  Data collection at baseline, immediately after the intervention, week 6, 6 months

• Change in Flourishing Scale over 6 months

  Data collection at baseline, immediately after the intervention, week 6, 6 months

• Compliance questionnaire

  weekly for 6 weeks post-Inner Engeineering program and monthly for 6 months.

• Qualitative Interviews

  Between week 6-16 weeks

Study Arms (1)

Inner Engineering Intervention

The intervention investigators propose for the study includes an Online Course with 7 modules, or a 10 hours long course, and a 1-2 day In-Person Course, in which participants will learn a simple 21 minute practice called Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya, also known as Shambhavi Kriya.

Behavioral: Shambhavi Kriya

Interventions

Shambhavi Kriya BEHAVIORAL

The intervention investigators propose for the study includes an Online Course with 7 modules, or a 10 hours long course, and a 1-2 day In-Person Course, in which participants will learn a simple 21 minute practice called Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya, also known as Shambhavi Kriya. Shambhavi Kriya is a powerful and purifying energy technique incorporating the breath. This practice is said to align the participants system such that their body, mind and emotions function in harmony.

Inner Engineering Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 89 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

This population has enrolled in an Inner Engineering program to learn Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya.

You may qualify if:

• Participants who have registered to take an Inner Engineering program to learn Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya.
• Participants must be able to read and understand English.

You may not qualify if:

• Not currently residing in United States
• Below the age of 18

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center: lead

Study Sites (1)

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre

Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Jafari N, Manvelian A, Mohamed E, Rayapuraju A, Orui H, Alkuhaimi S, Reed PU, Subramaniam B. Inner engineering is associated with perceived improvements in relationship quality, interpersonal connections, and interpersonal compassion. Front Psychol. 2024 Dec 23;15:1454293. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1454293. eCollection 2024.

  PMID: 39764085 DERIVED

Study Officials

• Balachundar Subramaniam, MD, MPH

  Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor of Anesthesia

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 29, 2022
• First Posted: September 6, 2022
• Study Start: November 13, 2022
• Primary Completion: March 31, 2024
• Study Completion: March 31, 2024
• Last Updated: June 6, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)