None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Heartfulness meditation: Every day online/offline for 4 weeks, once in the presence with heartfulness certified trainer
Control Intervention1: Negative Control Group: 4 weeks - no inte
Sponsors
Dr Mansee Thakur
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: adults above 18 years of age willing to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants unwilling to participate in the study. Those who are unable to sit for 30 minutes at a stretch due to either physical or mental conditions will be excluded. Subjects with medical conditions in which a blood draw would be contraindicated (e.g., severe anemia); active use of marijuana, opioids, or related drugs, participants living outside of the country.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. The mean score of MEDEQ/PANAS of novice meditators meditating with a certified heartfulness trainer compared to negative control. 2. To understand the effects of Heartfulness Meditation on psychological stress (cortisol) and Serum oxytocin/Serum endorphin levels which can reduce the risk of various physical and mental health problems, by creating a calming sensation in our body.Timepoint: 4 week | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| to evaluate the effects of Heartfulness Meditation on psychological stress. to study the Serum oxytocin/Serum endorphin level which can reduce the risk of various physical & mental health problems, by creating a calming sensation in our body.Timepoint: 4 week | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Mansee Thakur
MGMSBS MGMIHS
Outcome results
None listed