Status:
COMPLETED
The Relaxation vs. Retreat Study
Lead Sponsor:
University of California, San Francisco
Conditions:
Stress
Ageing
Eligibility:
FEMALE
30-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research study is to examine whether a short term meditation intervention can improve health, mood, and biological markers of cellular stress and aging in novice and experienced me...
Detailed Description
There are 3 parts to this research study, Part A, B, and C. In Part A, participants complete a brief online questionnaire sent to them via email by the study coordinator. During Part B of the study,...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Healthy
- Women
- Age 30-60
- "Novice Meditator" (meditates for 30 minutes per week or less) or "Experienced Meditator" (meditates at 40 or more per week and for more than 6 months, and are self-selected/enrolled in the retreat)
Exclusion
- Current or history of a major medical condition (such as cancer, heart disease, autoimmune disease, diabetes)
- Smokers (have not smoked regularly for the past 6 months)
- Currently taking antidepressants
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Currently taking Hormone Replacement Therapy or birth control pills
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
96 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01857830
Start Date
April 1 2013
End Date
July 1 2013
Last Update
August 21 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Chopra Center for Wellbeing
Carlsbad, California, United States, 92009