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Effects of meditation practice on stress reduction in teachers

Randomized Controlled Trial of the effects of meditation practice on stress reduction in teachers

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
REBEC
Registry ID
RBR-8pqp4q
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2020-04-14
Start date
2017-05-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-10-27

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Conditions

Adjustment disorders

Interventions

36 volunteers were randomized by lot into two groups: Experimental Group: 18 teachers receive training in a meditation protocol with practical breathing, relaxation and meditation instructions for a p
Behavioural
Other
E02.190.525.374

Sponsors

Universidade Federal de São Paulo
Lead Sponsor
Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Collaborator
Associação Fundo de Incentivo à Pesquisa
Collaborator

Eligibility

Age
21 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: To be an active teacher of Ensino Fundamental II at São Paulo City

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Under 21 years old and over 65 years old; Uncontrolled chronic diseases; regular meditation practice and similar techniques, such as yoga and tai chi chuan; use of prescription drugs without medical supervision; presence of sleep disorders

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
We expect to find stress reduction that will be analyzed by varying the average levels of 1) salivary cortisol; 2) Lipp Stress Symptom Inventory; 3) Perceived Stress Scale. The 3 measurements are obtained before and after the application of the experimental protocol.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Secondary outcomes are not expected.—

Countries

Brazil

Contacts

Public ContactMarcela Nunes

Universidade Federal de São Paulo

nunes.marcela@gmail.com+55-011-21490155

Outcome results

None listed

Source: REBEC (via WHO ICTRP)