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CompletedNCT00179569

Molecular Processes of the Relaxation Response in Older Adults

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
40 (estimated)
Sponsor
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · Academic / Other
Sex
All
Age
60 Years – 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted

Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the molecular (nitric oxide) and biochemical (epinephrine, norepinephrine, cortisol and ACTH) parameters that are associated with RR elicitation and which may counteract the effects of acute stress in the elderly.

Conditions

Interventions

TypeNameDescription
BEHAVIORALRelaxation response8 weeks of relaxation response training

Timeline

Start date
2005-08-01
Completion
2007-09-01
First posted
2005-09-16
Last updated
2007-11-05

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT00179569. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.