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Study NCT ID:
NCT00082160
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2006-08-04
First Post:
2004-04-30
Brief Title:
Brain Imaging Technology to Examine the Effects of Meditation
Sponsor:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health NCCIH
Organization:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health NCCIH
Study Overview
Official Title:
fMRI Investigation of Meditation
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2006-08
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:
The purpose of this study is to use brain imaging technology to identify the parts of the brain that are activated during meditation and to compare these parts to those activated during other activities This study will also determine the effects of meditation on involuntary functions such as breathing
Detailed Description:
Meditation and relaxation-based interventions are becoming more widely accepted in clinical settings because of their low cost low risk and proven effectiveness as a complementary intervention in a wide range of diseases Despite the success and growing use of relaxation-based treatments few studies have addressed the basic mechanism by which these treatments work This study will use functional magnetic resonance imaging fMRI to define the brain mechanisms underlying the meditative state to differentiate this state from other states and to determine how meditation-induced brain changes affect autonomic function
Participants in this study will have an fMRI brain scan Brain activity breathing rate and heart rate will be measured while the participant engages in three different activities lying quietly meditating and mentally generating numbers
Participants in this study will have an fMRI brain scan Brain activity breathing rate and heart rate will be measured while the participant engages in three different activities lying quietly meditating and mentally generating numbers
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None