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Biochemical and Physiological Changes Associated With Differing Durations of Relaxation Response Training

NCT00636129 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2011-09-19

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Summary

We are looking at the effects of Stress Management and Relaxation Response training on stress hormones (like adrenalin and cortisol), immune function and physiology (heart rate, breathing rate, muscle tension).

Conditions

  • Stress

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Relaxation Response + Stress Management Curriculum

Subjects will receive 8 weeks of Stress Management curriculum and guidance through 20 minute Relaxation Response with a research coordinator. They will also practice 20 minutes of Relaxation Response at home daily.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Herbert Benson, MD · Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hosptial

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
49 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2006-12-31
Primary Completion
2011-03-31
Completion
2011-03-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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