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Pilot Study to Evaluate the Effect of Transcendental Meditation on Telomere Activity and Well-Being Among Nurse Managers
Sponsor: Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Summary
The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of a health and coping strategy (Transcendental Meditation, or TM) on Telomere Length and Telomerase Activity (known markers of physiological and psychological stress and aging), Perceived Stress, Work Life Balance, Flourishing, Power as Knowing Participation in Change, and Burnout, among nurse managers. Aim 1: To evaluate the effects of TM compared to usual care delayed instruction on TL and TA. Aim 2: To evaluate the effects of TM compared to usual care delayed instruction on work life climate, flourishing, perceived stress, burnout, and power as knowing participation in change.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2025-05-18
Completion Date
2027-05
Last Updated
2025-09-10
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Transcendental Meditation
Standard TM instruction by certified TM teachers, including 4 days of initial training (60-90 min/day), then follow-up sessions (60-90 min) every 2-4 weeks.
Locations (1)
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Sarasota, Florida, United States