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Study NCT ID:
NCT00379210
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2012-01-26
First Post:
2006-09-20
Brief Title:
Neural Effects of Mindfulness Training on Attention
Sponsor:
University of Pennsylvania
Organization:
University of Pennsylvania
Study Overview
Official Title:
Neural Effects of Mindfulness Training on Attention
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2007-11
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to examine behavioral and neural changes resulting from Mindfulness Meditation Training MMT and to use this knowledge in advancing our understanding of the mechanisms of attention
Detailed Description:
Mindfulness Meditation Training MMT has been used successfully to decrease stress pain and adverse health symptoms in a varied subject population MMT has been described as paying attention in a particular way Although attention is a key component of meditation little is known about the cognitive and neural changes within the human attention system that result from MMT In this study we examine the effects of MMT on the human attention system using neurobehavioral measures Here MMT comprises participation in a Mindfulness-Based-Stress-Reduction MBSR course while the comparison group participates in a nutrition education course both 8 weeks long We compare the performance and neural activity of these groups both before and after participation in the course
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None
Secondary IDs
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10012037 | US NIH GrantContract | None | httpsreporternihgovquickSearchR21AT002761-01A1 |
| R21AT002761-01A1 | NIH | None | None |