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2025-12-25 @ 2:00 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-31 @ 7:34 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT05621694
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2023-09-11
First Post:
2022-05-25
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Exploring Oxytocin Response to Meditative Movement
Sponsor:
Arizona State University
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Exploring Oxytocin Response to Meditative Movement
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2023-09
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
This pilot study is designed to test effects of a single session of meditative movement (Tai Chi Easy) on older adults' blood pressure, perceptions of connection, mood, and oxytocin levels.
Detailed Description:
Endogenous oxytocin (the "cuddle hormone") is associated with lowering blood pressure (BP), suggesting that finding ways to increase oxytocin even in the absence of social connection, may be beneficial. Meditative movement emphasizing breath, meditative state and flow-inducing movements holds potential for reducing BP, improving mood and releasing oxytocin. In a single-group pilot study we exposed 21 OAs with mild-moderate hypertension to a 50-minute "Tai Chi Easy (TCE)" (simplified Tai Chi/Qigong) session, collecting BP, saliva samples for oxytocin, and psychosocial measures (connection, mood) pre/post intervention.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: