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Use of a Functional Neuroimaging Battery for the Evaluation of a Meditation Retreat

NCT02443766 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 14

Last updated 2022-07-25

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Summary

Over 2 decades scientists have been studying the effect on brain function from meditation practices. The purpose of this study is to measure the effect of a meditation retreat program on serotonin and dopamine transporter binding and changes in cerebral blood flow. The retreat program that will be followed is a week-long retreat called the Ignatian Retreat.

Conditions

  • Healthy

Interventions

OTHER

Meditation Retreat

Weeklong retreat which includes meditation and prayer.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Thomas Jefferson University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Andrew B. Newberg, MD · Thomas Jefferson University

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2012-01-05
Primary Completion
2017-03-02
Completion
2017-03-02

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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