At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 3Completed
Drug / intervention
meditationbehavioral
Likely dose
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Stress Reduction and Atherosclerotic CVD in Blacks
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)·interventional·Posted Oct 28, 1999·Updated Feb 18, 2016
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating meditation for Cardiovascular Diseases and 4 related conditions. Completed.
Detailed Summary
To evaluate the effectiveness of stress reduction with Transcendental Meditation (TM) on left ventricular hypertrophy, left ventricular function, blood pressure, psychosocial stress and quality of life, and cardiovascular disease risk factors.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
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ConditionsCardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases, Hypertension, Vascular Diseases, Coronary Disease
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Timeline
Phase 3CompletedFinished
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Enrollment StartMar 1994
First PostedOct 1999
Study CompletionMay 2005
TodayJul 2026
First PostedOct 28, 1999
Enrollment StartMar 1, 1994
Study CompletionMay 1, 2005
TodayJul 2, 2026
Posted 26.7 years ago
Interventions
meditationbehavioral