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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Study Summary
This trial is investigating whether mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) or stress education can help ease generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and whether any sex differences in MBSR response are explained by sex differences in neural mechanisms.
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- I am a man or a pre-menopausal woman aged between 18 and 50.I haven't taken any benzodiazepines, antipsychotics, or stimulants in the last 4 weeks.You are left-handed.I have mild or more severe anxiety.I understand the study procedures and consent process and can follow them.I have been regularly practicing meditation or completed a meditation course in the last 2 years.I do not have a history of severe mental health issues or substance abuse that could affect my participation.I haven't started any specific therapy for anxiety in the last 3 months.My main health issue is Generalized Anxiety Disorder, confirmed by a professional.You have had strong thoughts of wanting to harm yourself or have tried to harm yourself in the past 6 months.You are able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination at in person screen visit.I do not have metal implants, clips, fragments, or braces that prevent MRI scans.I have been diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder.I have had a head injury that caused me to lose consciousness or have seizures or ongoing thinking problems.I am not pregnant and use birth control.I am a man or a woman who has not gone through menopause, aged 18 to 50.You are willing and able to participate in the informed consent process and comply with the requirements of the study protocol.I have been diagnosed with at least mild anxiety.
- Group 1: Stress Education Group
- Group 2: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Group
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there unfilled opportunities to join this experiment?
"Affirmative. The details of this medical trial, which was first posted on November 1st 2021, are publicly available through clinicaltrials.gov and indicate that it is currently enrolling participants - 150 from one location to be exact."
How many participants is this experiment currently accommodating?
"Correct. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial which was initially published on November 1st 2021 is still actively recruiting participants. 150 patients are required for the study at one site."
Does the current research protocol extend to individuals above 30 years of age?
"In line with the eligibility requirements for this investigation, participants must be between 18 years old and 50 years old."
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- < 2 Days
Most responsive sites:
- NYU Langone Health: < 48 hours
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