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NCT00778960 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Mechanistic Pathways of Mindfulness Meditation in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.

A NA study of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, sponsored by Oregon Health and Science University.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
102
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00778960: Completed NA study of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, sponsored by Oregon Health and Science University.

NCT00778960 is a NA study of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders that has completed, run by Oregon Health and Science University. The registered enrollment target is 102 participants, below the 115-participant average among 9 other Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders trials with a reported enrollment target (11% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT00778960, a NA study of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, has completed, sponsored by Oregon Health and Science University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
102 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to find out how meditation influences certain systems in the body: nervous system, hormonal system, and respiratory system. Another purpose is to see how meditation may help improve post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms.

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Meditation
  • BEHAVIORAL Slow Breathing
  • BEHAVIORAL Meditation and slow breathing
  • BEHAVIORAL Sitting Quietly

Study Locations (1)

Oregon

  • Oregon Health and Science University - Portland

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 102 participants
Start Date 2009-01
Est. Completion 2014-05
Phase NA

What the finished NCT00778960 record still lists

NCT00778960 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 102 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 115-participant average among 9 other Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders trials with a reported enrollment target (11% lower).

The record links to 1 condition, with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions - of which Meditation is the first listed.

NCT00778960 reports a single indexed study location in Oregon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00778960 about?

NCT00778960 is a clinical study titled "Mechanistic Pathways of Mindfulness Meditation in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.". The purpose of this study is to find out how meditation influences certain systems in the body: nervous system, hormonal system, and respiratory system. Another purpose is to see how meditation may help improve post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms.

What is the current status of trial NCT00778960?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 102 participants. The study started on 2009-01. Estimated completion is 2014-05.

What conditions does trial NCT00778960 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00778960?

The interventions under investigation include: Meditation (BEHAVIORAL), Slow Breathing (BEHAVIORAL), Meditation and slow breathing (BEHAVIORAL), Sitting Quietly (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00778960?

This trial is sponsored by Oregon Health and Science University, which has 546 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00778960 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Oregon. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT00778960's enrollment target sits among peer trials

102 4th of 9 higher than 6 of 9 other Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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