Shoonya Meditation for Sleep Deprivation
(REST Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial investigates if regular meditation can help people who don't get enough sleep by improving heart function and relaxation. The study will compare cognitive performance and sleep quality between those who meditate and those who don't.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Balachundhar Subramaniam, MD, MPH
Principal Investigator
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for healthy adults over 18 living in the US who either practice Shoonya meditation or nap regularly. They must be able to travel to Boston and not have a history of psychiatric disorders, substance abuse, major neurological conditions, sleep disorders, heart issues, or consume excessive caffeine.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Baseline Data Collection
Participants undergo baseline data collection including cognitive tests and polysomnography recording for sleep architecture and quality
Intervention
Shoonya Meditators practice meditation twice a day for two months; Control and Nap Practitioners continue their usual routine
Post-Intervention Data Collection
Intervention group undergoes data collection after 2 months of meditation practice; Control and Nap Practitioners undergo data collection at baseline
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in cognitive performance and sleep architecture post-intervention
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Nap Practitioners
- Shoonya Meditation
- Shukha Kriya Practice
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Lead Sponsor