HealthyNCT04900805
Temperature Variation During Meditative Practices
An observational study of Healthy, run by Istituto Nazionale Biostrutture e Biosistemi at 1 site in Italy.
Trial summary
The temperature on selected points of the hands has been monitored during meditative practices. The practitioner is in complete rest for the time of the measure, and only mental activity is carried out. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Healthy
- How many people
- 2 participants
- Where
- 1 siteItaly
- Study dates
- 5 Jun 2021to 19 Jun 2021
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: People with experience in meditative practice
Who may be able to join
- . Experience in meditative practice
Who cannot join
- -
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Studies of Physiological Effects During Practices of Alternative Mediicine
The temperature on selected points of the hands has been monitored during meditative practices. The practitioner is in complete rest for the time of the measure, and only mental activity is carried out. The purpose is to verify if the heat sensation, that is normally felt, is a real, measurable physiological effect, or if it is just a subjective feeling. Quantitative data analysis is foreseen.
Read the detailed description
Qigong is a traditional Chinese method for wellness and healing. During practice, which is based on the Qi circulation, it is usual to feel warmth, especially at the hands. The main purpose of this study is to verify if the sensation of heat is not just a subjective feeling but is a real, measurable physiological effect. Quantitative information will be hopefully derived from a simple data analysis. The study will be extended also to deep prayer meditation.
The measurement sessions will consist of two periods of practice separated by one pause period, to ensure that the temperature variation is not due to spurious effects.
T type thermocouples will be used for the temperature measurements, with sensors in the form of small copper disk. The thermocouples will be connected to a data logger, and the results analyzed. The sensors will be positioned in different points of the hands, either on the palm and on the dorsum. The Laogong (PC8) acupuncture point will be preferentially chosen, because is a very important point, from the energetic point of view, of the Traditional Chinese Medicine. and because the sensation of heat is more acute in this point. Other points will be also measured, and compared with the Laogong.
- Conditions
- Healthy
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Temperature variation during meditative practice
The variation of the temperature in specific points of the hands will be obtained during meditative practice. In general the study will consist in two periods of practice separated by a pause
Measured: 1 hour
Secondary outcomes (1)
Comparison of temperature variation in different points of the hands
The temperature will be measured in different points of the hands, in relation with relevant points of the Traditional Chines medicine (Acupuncture points), and their behavior compared
Measured: 1 hour
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted25 May 2021
- Study start5 Jun 2021
- Primary completion12 Jun 2021
- Study completion19 Jun 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
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More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 2 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istituto Nazionale Biostrutture e Biosistemi
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Stefano Lagomarsino, Principal investigator, Istituto Nazionale Biostrutture e Biosistemi
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04900805
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- INBB1705
- Status last verified
- Jun 2021
- First submitted
- 20 May 2021
- Last updated
- 28 Jun 2021
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 28 Jun 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Studies of Physiological Effects During Practices of Alternative Mediicine
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04900805
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- INBB1705
- Conditions
- Healthy
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 2 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Istituto Nazionale Biostrutture e BiosistemiUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 5 Jun 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 12 Jun 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 19 Jun 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 25 May 2021 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The temperature on selected points of the hands has been monitored during meditative practices. The practitioner is in complete rest for the time of the measure, and only mental activity is carried out. The purpose is to verify if the heat sensation, that is normally felt, is a real, measurable physiological effect, or if it is just a subjective feeling. Quantitative data analysis is foreseen.
Detailed description
Qigong is a traditional Chinese method for wellness and healing. During practice, which is based on the Qi circulation, it is usual to feel warmth, especially at the hands. The main purpose of this study is to verify if the sensation of heat is not just a subjective feeling but is a real, measurable physiological effect. Quantitative information will be hopefully derived from a simple data analysis. The study will be extended also to deep prayer meditation.
The measurement sessions will consist of two periods of practice separated by one pause period, to ensure that the temperature variation is not due to spurious effects.
T type thermocouples will be used for the temperature measurements, with sensors in the form of small copper disk. The thermocouples will be connected to a data logger, and the results analyzed. The sensors will be positioned in different points of the hands, either on the palm and on the dorsum. The Laogong (PC8) acupuncture point will be preferentially chosen, because is a very important point, from the energetic point of view, of the Traditional Chinese Medicine. and because the sensation of heat is more acute in this point. Other points will be also measured, and compared with the Laogong.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- People with experience in meditative practice
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- . Experience in meditative practice
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- -
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Temperature variation during meditative practice
Time frame: 1 hour
The variation of the temperature in specific points of the hands will be obtained during meditative practice. In general the study will consist in two periods of practice separated by a pause
1 secondary outcome
Comparison of temperature variation in different points of the hands
Time frame: 1 hour
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 28 Jun 2021.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Stefano Lagomarsino principal investigator
Istituto Nazionale Biostrutture e Biosistemi
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Healthy, run by Istituto Nazionale Biostrutture e Biosistemi at 1 site in Italy.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Jun 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Italy. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Temperature variation during meditative practice (time frame: 1 hour). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 28 Jun 2021; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 28 Oct 2026.