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Physiological Augmentation of Mindfulness Meditation
NCT02754557 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of the study is to compare the efficacy of a physiologically-augmented breath-focused mindfulness-based intervention to reduce symptoms of dissociation that are associated with psychological trauma, as well as symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study will evaluate whether physiological augmentation produces a greater change in dissociative symptoms, meditative engagement and attentional control, compared to non-augmented mindfulness. The augmentation comprises physiological feedback in the form of a vibration on the wrist. Vibrations are delivered by a device that will be placed on a participant's arm; the device vibrates in proportion to the person's breath.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Breath-Focused Meditation
- DEVICE Physiological Feedback
Study Locations (2)
Georgia
- Grady Health System — Atlanta
- Wesley Woods Center — Atlanta
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 65 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-09-21 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02754557
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02754557 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 65 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Emory University, which has 1,434 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Breath-Focused Meditation is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT02754557 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Georgia. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02754557 about?
NCT02754557 is a clinical study titled "Physiological Augmentation of Mindfulness Meditation". The purpose of the study is to compare the efficacy of a physiologically-augmented breath-focused mindfulness-based intervention to reduce symptoms of dissociation that are associated with psychological trauma, as well as symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study will evaluate whet...
What is the current status of trial NCT02754557?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 65 participants. The study started on 2016-03. Estimated completion is 2021-09-21.
What conditions does trial NCT02754557 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02754557?
The interventions under investigation include: Breath-Focused Meditation (OTHER), Physiological Feedback (DEVICE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02754557?
This trial is sponsored by Emory University, which has 1,434 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT02754557 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Georgia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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