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Pilot Study Evaluating the Impact of Stress Reduction on Atherosclerotic : Heart and Mind Study
Led by Massachusetts General Hospital · Updated on 2025-12-26
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
434 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The plot study aims to evaluate the effect of 8 weeks of stress reducing intervention on atherosclerotic plaque inflammation in adults, as quantified by positron emission tomography (PET) with fluorine-2-deoxy-D-glucose (FDG) in individuals with increased psychosocial stress.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Pilot Study Evaluating the Impact of Stress Reduction on Atherosclerotic : Heart and Mind Study
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged between 30 and 65 years
- Identifies as having increased levels of stress and/or has a Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) score >5 at baseline
- Interested in participating in the study
You will not qualify if you...
- Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) score <6
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
A
Ahmed Tawakol, MD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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