Comparison of Two Behavioral Treatments for Stress Reduction

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Conditions studied: Stress

In brief

Currently there are 2 popular stress reduction courses that are widely used in the US. Although they use somewhat similar techniques, it is currently unknown whether or not they work the same way, or if they are similarly effective at reducing stress. The study will directly compare these 2 courses. Participants will undergo approximately 4-5 hours of testing before and after each 8-week course.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00625807

Run by

Massachusetts General Hospital

People needed

50

Starts

2008-01-01

Expected to finish

2009-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-08-07

Who can join

Age: 25 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 25 to 60 years old
• Good general health
• Able to attend all 8 sessions of the course and practice the techniques each night for 25 minutes

You may not qualify if…

• Psychiatric medications
• Significant medical or psychological illness
• Metalic implants (such as a pacemaker or artificial joints) that are not MRI compatible.
• Claustrophobia
• Pregnancy
• Previous head trauma or neurological disorder
• Previous experience with yoga or meditation

Where it is running

• Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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