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NCT02443766 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Use of a Functional Neuroimaging Battery for the Evaluation of a Meditation Retreat
A clinical trial, sponsored by Thomas Jefferson University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 14
- Enrollment target
NCT02443766: Completed study, sponsored by Thomas Jefferson University.
NCT02443766 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by Thomas Jefferson University. The registered enrollment target is 14 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02443766 has completed, sponsored by Thomas Jefferson University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 14 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Over 2 decades scientists have been studying the effect on brain function from meditation practices. The purpose of this study is to measure the effect of a meditation retreat program on serotonin and dopamine transporter binding and changes in cerebral blood flow. The retreat program that will be followed is a week-long retreat called the Ignatian Retreat.
Primary Outcome
To detect changes in dopamine and serotonin before and after a meditation retreat program in serotonin transporter and dopamine transporter binding.
Interventions
- OTHER Meditation Retreat
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 14 participants |
| Start Date | 2012-01-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-03-02 |
What the finished NCT02443766 record still lists
NCT02443766 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 14 participants, a relatively small participant target.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Meditation Retreat is the first listed.
NCT02443766 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02443766 about?
NCT02443766 is a clinical study titled "Use of a Functional Neuroimaging Battery for the Evaluation of a Meditation Retreat". Over 2 decades scientists have been studying the effect on brain function from meditation practices. The purpose of this study is to measure the effect of a meditation retreat program on serotonin and dopamine transporter binding and changes in cerebral blood flow. The retreat program that will be f...
What is the current status of trial NCT02443766?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 14 participants. The study started on 2012-01-05. Estimated completion is 2017-03-02.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02443766?
The interventions under investigation include: Meditation Retreat (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02443766?
This trial is sponsored by Thomas Jefferson University, which has 292 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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