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NCT04505865 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

The Effect of Mindfulness on Vascular Inflammation in Stable Coronary Disease

A NA study of Stress and Inflammation, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
36
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT04505865: Recruiting NA study of Stress and Inflammation, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.

NCT04505865 is a NA study of Stress and Inflammation that is actively recruiting participants, run by Massachusetts General Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 36 participants, below the 786-participant average among 152 other Stress 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.

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The verdict

NCT04505865, a NA study of Stress and Inflammation, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
36 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effect of 8 weeks of a stress reduction intervention on atherosclerotic plaque inflammation in adults with stable coronary artery disease, as quantified by positron emission tomography (PET) with 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) in individuals with increased psychosocial stress.

Primary Outcome

Change in arterial inflammation measured as the ratio of tracer activity in the walls of the aorta and carotid arteries to the activity of background venous blood on FDG PET imaging (ratio without units) - from initial imaging to repeat imaging

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Stress Reduction

Study Locations (1)

Massachusetts

  • Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 36 participants
Start Date 2021-11-01
Est. Completion 2026-12-31
Phase NA
Massachusetts General Hospital

2,032 total trials

What NCT04505865 shows while recruiting

NCT04505865 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 36 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 786-participant average among 152 other Stress trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower).

The record links to 3 conditions, with Stress appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Stress Reduction is the first listed.

NCT04505865 reports a single indexed study location in Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04505865 about?

NCT04505865 is a clinical study titled "The Effect of Mindfulness on Vascular Inflammation in Stable Coronary Disease". This study aims to evaluate the effect of 8 weeks of a stress reduction intervention on atherosclerotic plaque inflammation in adults with stable coronary artery disease, as quantified by positron emission tomography (PET) with 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) in individuals with increased psychosocial ...

What is the current status of trial NCT04505865?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 36 participants. The study started on 2021-11-01. Estimated completion is 2026-12-31.

What conditions does trial NCT04505865 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Stress, Inflammation, Atherosclerosis.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04505865?

The interventions under investigation include: Stress Reduction (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04505865?

This trial is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT04505865 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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Where NCT04505865's enrollment target sits among peer trials

36 126th of 152 higher than 27 of 152 other Stress trials

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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