Online Trial of Meditation and Behavior

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Conditions studied: Meditation

In brief

This study investigates how different types of meditation may affect behaviors and emotions. The study is conducted entirely online and involves listening to 4-weeks of a guided meditation training. The meditation involves either Loving-Kindness or Relaxation techniques. The purpose of the study is to assess changes in behaviors and emotions using standard questionnaires, reports of real-world behavior, and online behavioral tasks. The overarching goal is to help clarify how mind-body practices may improve some aspects of well-being.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04632875

Run by

Georgetown University

People needed

75

Starts

2020-12-04

Expected to finish

2021-06-10

Last updated by the study team

2021-06-14

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 55. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Is a medically healthy individual
• Lives in the United States
• Has reliable internet access and the ability to join a Zoom video chat

You may not qualify if…

• Has experience with meditation or other mind-body practices
• Has a neurological disease
• Has a current psychiatric disorder
• Is on medication that affects the central nervous system (e.g. psychotropic drugs)
• Has recurrent or chronic pain
• Is pregnant or planning to become pregnant

Where it is running

• Georgetown University — Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

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