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NCT02816723 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Mindfulness Training in Healthy Older Veterans
A NA study of Aging, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02816723: Completed NA study of Aging, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
NCT02816723 is a NA study of Aging that has completed, run by VA Office of Research and Development. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, below the 2,194-participant average among 262 other Aging trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02816723, a NA study of Aging, has completed, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Evidence shows the positive effects of Brain Health \& Wellness classes in younger individuals. The proposed study investigates the usefulness of these classes in older Veterans aged 50-85. We hope to show that such classes can lead to improvements in both thinking skills as well as stress levels.
Primary Outcome
Participants' scores on the Geriatric Depression Scale were collected within 2 weeks before the intervention and again within 2 weeks after the intervention. This outcome measure represents the change in score in Geriatric Depression Scale: pre-intervention score minus post-intervention score. The maximum Geriatric Depression Scale score is 30, and the minimum score is 0. Higher scores on the Geriatric Depression Scale indicate more depressive symptoms, so worse outcome. However, since we are an
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction
- BEHAVIORAL Brain Health
Study Locations (1)
California
- VA Northern California Health Care System, Mather, CA - Sacramento
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-11-28 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-07-31 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02816723 record still lists
NCT02816723 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 60 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 2,194-participant average among 262 other Aging trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Aging appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction is the first listed.
NCT02816723 reports a single indexed study location in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02816723 about?
NCT02816723 is a clinical study titled "Mindfulness Training in Healthy Older Veterans". Evidence shows the positive effects of Brain Health \& Wellness classes in younger individuals. The proposed study investigates the usefulness of these classes in older Veterans aged 50-85. We hope to show that such classes can lead to improvements in both thinking skills as well as stress levels.
What is the current status of trial NCT02816723?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2016-11-28. Estimated completion is 2019-07-31.
What conditions does trial NCT02816723 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Aging.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02816723?
The interventions under investigation include: Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (BEHAVIORAL), Brain Health (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02816723?
This trial is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,668 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02816723 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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