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Quest to Analyze One Thousand Humans Meditating
Sponsor: Tobias Moeller-Bertram
Summary
This study will be focused on assessing the molecular, physiological, and emotional correlates of an intensive meditation experience in the context of a retreat setting in a large 2000 plus-person cohort comprised of healthy and clinical populations.
Official title: Effects Of Meditation On The Gut Microbiome And Human Health and Disease
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
21 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
3000
Start Date
2021-12-05
Completion Date
2025-03-25
Last Updated
2024-11-01
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Advanced multi-component meditation practice
The study intervention is a multi-component advanced guided meditation practice that incorporates elements of focused attention, non-dual, and loving kindness and compassion meditation techniques as well as breathwork components. The practice includes sitting, lying down, standing, and walking components and is carried out at 7-day advanced meditation retreats lead by Joe Dispenza, D.C. These retreats include lecture-based instruction and up to 35 hours of meditation practice.
Locations (1)
VitaMed Research, LLC
Palm Desert, California, United States