MEG Study of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Somatosensory Cortical Dynamics in Normal Humans
In brief
The purpose of this research is to investigate the effects of mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) on measures of brain function. We are looking especially at the ways in which MBSR may affect the way the brain processes the sense of touch. The study seeks to recruit healthy, normal adults who are interested in MBSR training, a simple program that involves learning how to pay attention mindfully to the present moment
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT00571051
- Run by
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
- People needed
- 40
- Starts
- 2007-10-01
- Expected to finish
- 2011-04-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2019-09-11
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 50. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- You are eligible to participate in this study because you meet all of our selection criteria:
- You are between ages 18-50
- You are right-handed
- You are able to receive a MRI scan (you have no metal implants or other metal objects or medical devices that would make a MRI scan unsafe for you)
- You are able to follow study instructions and can read and write English
You may not qualify if…
- You are not eligible to participate in this study if you:
- have any systemic musculoskeletal diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, or scleroderma that would affect the function of your nervous system
- have any neurological conditions that might affect your hand, wrist, or arm function
- respond to our questionnaires in a manner suggesting you may be suffering from depression
- are pregnant or a nursing mother
- currently have any ongoing meditation practice, including MBSR.
- are unable to complete our study
Where it is running
- Harvard Medical School — Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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