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NCT03975595 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Meditation Effects on Brain Function in Rheumatoid Arthritis
A NA study, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 44
- Enrollment target
NCT03975595: Completed NA study, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
NCT03975595 is a NA study that has completed, run by Johns Hopkins University. The registered enrollment target is 44 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03975595, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 44 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the neural mechanisms supporting meditation-based pain relief in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. The scientific premise is that RA patients' use of different meditation practices during noxious thermal stimulation will alter neural function in brain areas associated with pain, evaluation, and emotional appraisal. The investigators will randomize RA patients to a brief 4-session course of Intervention A (n=20) or Intervention B (n=20). At post-intervention, participants will undergo functional MRI (fMRI) using a perfusion-based arterial spin labeling (ASL) technique during noxious thermal stimulation to determine if the meditation practices differentially alter neural function during noxious thermal stimulation.
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Meditation Intervention A
- BEHAVIORAL Meditation Intervention B
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 44 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-10-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-10-31 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03975595
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03975595 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 44 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Johns Hopkins University, which has 1,448 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Meditation Intervention A is the first listed.
NCT03975595 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03975595 about?
NCT03975595 is a clinical study titled "Meditation Effects on Brain Function in Rheumatoid Arthritis". The purpose of this study is to determine the neural mechanisms supporting meditation-based pain relief in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. The scientific premise is that RA patients' use of different meditation practices during noxious thermal stimulation will alter neural function in brain area...
What is the current status of trial NCT03975595?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 44 participants. The study started on 2019-10-07. Estimated completion is 2021-10-31.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03975595?
The interventions under investigation include: Meditation Intervention A (BEHAVIORAL), Meditation Intervention B (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03975595?
This trial is sponsored by Johns Hopkins University, which has 1,448 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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