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NCT02447744 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Neural Changes Associated With a Mindfulness-based Intervention for Young Adults With Childhood Maltreatment
A NA study of Depression and Anxiety, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 43
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02447744: Completed NA study of Depression and Anxiety, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
NCT02447744 is a NA study of Depression and Anxiety that has completed, run by Massachusetts General Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 43 participants, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02447744, a NA study of Depression and Anxiety, has completed, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 43 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Childhood trauma is remarkably prevalent, and it has long lasting impact on mental health and neural development. This trial aims to see whether the 8-week mindfulness based intervention can reduce stress related psychological symptoms for young adults with childhood maltreatment, and whether it can promote neural plasticity.
Primary Outcome
Changes in the Perceived Stress Scale scores (post- intervention scores minus pre- intervention scores). Relevant time points used in the calculation include baseline scores at enrollment, and post-intervention/waiting period scores after 2 months of intervention or waiting period. Calculations of the change entail post-intervention/waiting period scores minus baseline scores for each individual subject. The Perceived Stress Scale is a 10 item scale (each responded with Likert scale 0-4), the s
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Mindfulness based intervention
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 43 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-08-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-07-21 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02447744 record still lists
NCT02447744 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 43 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 786-participant average among 679 other Depression trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower).
The record links to 4 conditions, with Depression appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Mindfulness based intervention is the first listed.
NCT02447744 reports a single indexed study location in Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02447744 about?
NCT02447744 is a clinical study titled "Neural Changes Associated With a Mindfulness-based Intervention for Young Adults With Childhood Maltreatment". Childhood trauma is remarkably prevalent, and it has long lasting impact on mental health and neural development. This trial aims to see whether the 8-week mindfulness based intervention can reduce stress related psychological symptoms for young adults with childhood maltreatment, and whether it can...
What is the current status of trial NCT02447744?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 43 participants. The study started on 2014-08-01. Estimated completion is 2016-07-21.
What conditions does trial NCT02447744 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Trauma, Psychological.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02447744?
The interventions under investigation include: Mindfulness based intervention (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02447744?
This trial is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02447744 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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