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Behavioural Intervention

Salaat for Stress (DREAMS Trial)

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Led By Charles F Emery, PhD
Research Sponsored by Ohio State University
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Ages 18-55
Adult Muslim women
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up the salaat index will be measured only during the baseline, a single time-point prior to the intervention.
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DREAMS Trial Summary

This trial aims to study the effects of Muslim prayer (salaat) on the relaxation and stress levels of Muslim women. They will measure brain activity (EEG) and heart rate variability (HR

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adult Muslim women who regularly perform salaat. Participants should be willing to undergo EEG and HRV monitoring, complete questionnaires, and engage in both prayer and controlled counting activities. The study seeks to understand the physiological effects of salaat on relaxation and stress.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial investigates how performing salaat affects physiological arousal by measuring brain activity (EEG) and heart rate variability (HRV). Women will do the Duha prayer or a controlled counting task in random order while their physiological responses are monitored.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
There are no direct side effects from participating in this clinical trial as it involves standard religious practices and non-invasive monitoring. However, wearing an EEG cap may cause slight discomfort.

DREAMS Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 55 years old.
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I am an adult Muslim woman.

DREAMS Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~the hcds will be measured only during the baseline, a single time-point prior to the intervention.
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and the hcds will be measured only during the baseline, a single time-point prior to the intervention. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
High frequency heart rate variability (HF-HRV)
Relative power alpha
The Body Perception Questionnaire Body Awareness Very Short Form (BPQ-VSF)
Secondary outcome measures
Brief Religious COPE
Health Care Discrimination Scale (HCDS; Martin, 2015)
Hijab Frequency Scale
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DREAMS Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: SalaatExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The salaat consists of praying the Duha prayer, an optional superogatory prayer that typically occurs in the early morning, to control for differences in timing and duration of prayer. The Duha is completed between the dawn and noon prayers and consists of four cycles of prayer as well as Qur'an recitation and supplication throughout the four positions. The salaat condition includes four cycles with four different positions during each cycle (standing with bowing at a 90-degree angle with both hands covering the knees, standing again briefly with arms at the sides, prostrating with forehead, hands, knees, and feet touching the ground, followed by sitting with knees bent under the torso, prostrating, and sitting again).
Group II: CountingPlacebo Group1 Intervention
The counting condition will include the same physical component as the salaat condition. This will include 4 cycles of movement through the four different positions (i.e., standing, bowing at a 90-degree angle with both hands covering the knees, standing again briefly with arms at the sides, prostrating with forehead, hands, knees, and feet touching the ground, followed by sitting with knees bent under the torso, prostrating, and a final sitting position in cycles two and four. The counting condition will include replacing Qur'anic recitation and subsequent supplications throughout the prayer by counting "one one-thousand, two one-thousand, three one-thousand, etc." throughout the duration of time typically required to perform the full salaat.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Ohio State UniversityLead Sponsor
830 Previous Clinical Trials
505,575 Total Patients Enrolled
Charles F Emery, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorProfessor Emeritus

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Do I meet the criteria to participate in this medical research study?

"Individuals interested in participating in this research study must possess a prayer mat and fall within the age bracket of 18 to 50 years. The trial aims to enroll approximately 45 eligible candidates."

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What is the current number of individuals enrolled in this clinical research study?

"Yes, the data available on clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this investigation is currently seeking suitable participants. The trial was originally posted on July 13th, 2023 and last modified on February 9th, 2024. Recruitment aims to enroll a total of 45 individuals at a single designated site."

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Is there an age restriction for individuals participating in this medical study, specifically pertaining to those over the age of 25?

"To be eligible for participation, candidates must fall within the age range of 18 to 50 years. It is important to note that there are separate trials available for individuals under 18 and those above 65 years old."

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Are individuals currently eligible to participate in this ongoing research study?

"Per clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is in the active recruitment phase. The study was first listed on 7/13/2023 and last revised on 2/9/2024."

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Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Discrimination and Religious Experiences of Adult Muslimahs in Salaat
2023. "Discrimination and Religious Experiences of Adult Muslimahs in Salaat". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06264011.
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