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NCT03206437 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Effect of Mindfulness Meditation on Physiological Response to Unpredictable Stimuli
A NA study of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Anxiety Disorders, sponsored by Georgetown University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 45
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03206437: Completed NA study of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Anxiety Disorders, sponsored by Georgetown University.
NCT03206437 is a NA study of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Anxiety Disorders that has completed, run by Georgetown University. The registered enrollment target is 45 participants, below the 664-participant average among 262 other Post Traumatic Stress Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03206437, a NA study of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Anxiety Disorders, has completed, sponsored by Georgetown University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 45 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
This study will evaluate the effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on physiological reactivity. This study will focus on individuals with anxiety who will participate in an 8-week MBSR class. The investigators will test participants' reactivity to both predictable and unpredictable stimuli before and after the class to understand the physiological changes that may occur after to the intervention. Secondary measures include psychometric instruments and a delay discounting task.
Primary Outcome
This variable will be measured by using the Neutral, Predictable, and Unpredictable (NPU) Threat Test
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Waitlist
- BEHAVIORAL Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Study Locations (1)
District of Columbia
- Georgetown University Medical Center - Washington D.C.
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 45 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-06-20 |
| Est. Completion | 2022-11-25 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03206437 record still lists
NCT03206437 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 45 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 664-participant average among 262 other Post Traumatic Stress Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower).
The record links to 7 conditions, with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Waitlist is the first listed.
NCT03206437 reports a single indexed study location in District of Columbia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03206437 about?
NCT03206437 is a clinical study titled "Effect of Mindfulness Meditation on Physiological Response to Unpredictable Stimuli". This study will evaluate the effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on physiological reactivity. This study will focus on individuals with anxiety who will participate in an 8-week MBSR class. The investigators will test participants' reactivity to both predictable and unpredictable st...
What is the current status of trial NCT03206437?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 45 participants. The study started on 2017-06-20. Estimated completion is 2022-11-25.
What conditions does trial NCT03206437 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03206437?
The interventions under investigation include: Waitlist (BEHAVIORAL), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03206437?
This trial is sponsored by Georgetown University, which has 227 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03206437 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across District of Columbia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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