Guided Imagery and Cognitive Training for Women's Health

Recruiting at 1 trial location

Overseen By Jose L Lopez, PhD

Age: 18 - 65

Sex: Female

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Seton Hall University

Disqualifiers: Chronic illnesses, cognitive impairment

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 3

80 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this randomized clinical trial aims to pilot test the effectiveness' of three health promotion interventions for the achievement of optimal functional health in women.. The study interventions include: a Cognitive Power Intervention; a Guided Imagery Intervention and a third intervention that combines the two interventions. The interventions are compared to each other and to a control group in women to improve functional health health status.

Research Team

Phyllis S Hansell

Principal Investigator

Seton Hall University

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for women interested in improving their functional health. The specific eligibility criteria are not provided, but typically participants would need to meet certain health and demographic requirements set by the study.

Inclusion Criteria

Speaks, reads, and writes English

Exclusion Criteria

I have a long-term health condition.

I have cognitive impairment.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

Participants receive one of the three interventions: Cognitive Power, Guided Imagery, or a combination of both, or are assigned to a control group.

3 weeks

2 visits (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in functional health and power to change using PKPCT and SF-36v2 measures.

3 weeks

1 visit (in-person)

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Cognitive Power Intervention
• Combined Guided Imagery and Cognitive Power Intervention
• Guided Imagery

Trial Overview The study tests three interventions: Cognitive Power Intervention, Guided Imagery, and a combination of both. Women will be randomly assigned to one of these methods or a control group to see which is most effective at enhancing functional health.

Participant Groups

Group I: Guided Imagery Intervention Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participants randomly assigned to this group will be provided with a MP3 Player which will have three guided imagery programs. The Guided Imagery Programs include: 1.Relaxation and Wellness; 2. Immune System Imagery and 3. Healing Trauma. The study measures are completed upon entry and 21 days post entry into the study and include: PKPCT and 21 days post entry into the study and include: PKPCT and the SF-36v2.

Group II: Combined Guided Imagery and Cognitive Power Intervention Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

The participants are randomly assigned to this group completes The Power as Knowing Participation in Change (PKPCT) and the Guided Imagery Intervention as described above. The study measures are completed upon entry and 21 days after entry and include the PKPCT and the SF-36v2.

Group III: Cognitive Power Intervention Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

The participant is randomly assigned to this group completes The Power as Knowing Participation in Change (PKPCT) to determine: 1. Freedom to Act Intentionally; 2. Involvement in creating change; 3.Freedom to act intestinally and 4. My involvement in creating change. The study measures are completed upon entry and 21 days post entry into the study and include: PKPCT and the SF-36v2.

Group IV: Control Group (No intervention) Active Control 1 Intervention

The participants are randomly assigned to this group complete all study measures PKPCT and the SF-36v2 measures upon entry into the study and 21 days after entry.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Seton Hall University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

3

Recruited

190+