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Study NCT ID:
NCT00370929
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2016-07-22
First Post:
2006-08-30
Brief Title:
A Study of Meditation as a Treatment for Epilepsy
Sponsor:
University of California Los Angeles
Organization:
University of California Los Angeles
Study Overview
Official Title:
Treatment of Epilepsy by Meditation and Cultivation of Emotional Balance
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2016-07
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:
Epileptic seizures may occur at times of stress and commonly increase life stress This study will evaluate whether meditation improves seizure control and quality of life for individuals with uncontrolled epilepsy
Detailed Description:
Individuals who have uncontrolled epilepsy commonly experience disability depression anxiety and injuries from seizures For such individuals ideal treatments should improve quality of life through control of seizures and improved emotional state Meditation with cultivation of emotional balance is known to improve emotional state and may also benefit seizure control in some individuals In this study individuals with uncontrolled epilepsy will receive detailed training in meditation to determine whether the training leads to improvements in seizure control and various measures of emotion and quality of life
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