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NCT00681200 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Evaluating Mechanisms of Blood Pressure Reduction Using Meditation in Hypertensive African Americans

A NA study, sponsored by Maharishi International University.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
152
Enrollment target

NCT00681200 is a NA study that has completed, run by Maharishi International University. The registered enrollment target is 152 participants.

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The verdict

NCT00681200, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Maharishi International University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
152 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

High blood pressure is a common health problem among people in the United States. This study will compare the effectiveness of a meditation program versus a health education program at decreasing stress and lowering blood pressure levels among African-American adults with high blood pressure.

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Enhanced health education
  • BEHAVIORAL Transcendental Meditation program

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 152 participants
Start Date 2008-04
Est. Completion 2012-05
Phase NA

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00681200

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00681200 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 152 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Maharishi International University, which has 8 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Enhanced health education is the first listed.

NCT00681200 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00681200 about?

NCT00681200 is a clinical study titled "Evaluating Mechanisms of Blood Pressure Reduction Using Meditation in Hypertensive African Americans". High blood pressure is a common health problem among people in the United States. This study will compare the effectiveness of a meditation program versus a health education program at decreasing stress and lowering blood pressure levels among African-American adults with high blood pressure.

What is the current status of trial NCT00681200?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 152 participants. The study started on 2008-04. Estimated completion is 2012-05.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00681200?

The interventions under investigation include: Enhanced health education (BEHAVIORAL), Transcendental Meditation program (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00681200?

This trial is sponsored by Maharishi International University, which has 8 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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