MeditationMEDIT-ENLIGNENCT05285488
Impact of Distance Meditation on Non-attachment to the Self and Identity Threat
A study testing "focused attention" group in people with Meditation, run by Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne at 1 site in France.
Trial summary
Meditation is widely recognized for its benefits on both physical and psychological health and more particularly on the prevention of depression relapse. However, despite a lot of literature showing its efficacy, the mechanisms of action underlying its benefits have yet to be specifically identified and empirically… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Meditation
- What is being tested?
- "focused attention" group
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 200 participants
- Where
- 1 siteFrance
- Study dates
- 28 Mar 2022to 1 Jun 2023
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- male or female
- aged of 18 and more
- without diagnosed psychiatric pathology
- not practicing meditation
- agreeing to participate in the study
Who cannot join
- less than 18 years old
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
France1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Université de Reims-Champagne-Ardenne
Reims, Grand Est, 51100
About this study
Meditation is widely recognized for its benefits on both physical and psychological health and more particularly on the prevention of depression relapse. However, despite a lot of literature showing its efficacy, the mechanisms of action underlying its benefits have yet to be specifically identified and empirically tested.
to understand these mechanisms actions, it is essential to distinguish meditative practices. Three different categories of meditation can be distinguished: "Attention Family", "Constructive Family" and "Deconstructive Family" with specific effects for each.
Read the detailed description
The aim of the study is to compare effects of two types of meditation (focused attention and contemplation) on non-attachment to the self and identity threat.
- Conditions
- Meditation
- Being tested
- "focused attention" group
- Keywords
- non-attachment to the self, identity threat, meditation, focused attention, contemplation
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
"focused attention" groupOther
Also called "Contemplation" group
"focused attention" group: adult subjects practicing focused attention meditation.
"contemplation" group: adult subjects practicing contemplation meditation.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| "focused attention" group | Experimental | adult subjects practicing focused attention meditation Receives: Other: "focused attention" group |
| "Contemplation" group | Active comparator | adult subjects practicing contemplation meditation Receives: Other: "focused attention" group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
non-attachment to the self
Non-attachment to the self evaluated using Adult Self-transcendence Inventory (ASTI).
ASTI is composed of 10 items. Each item is coded from 1 (totally disagree) to 7 (totally agree) by comparing how they see life at the time of the questionnaire compared to the last 5 years. The overall score ranges from 10 to 70 points.
Measured: week 6
Secondary outcomes (1)
Identity threat
Identity threat evaluated using Cognitive Appraisal Scale (ECP). ECP is composed of 10 items. Each item is coded from 1 (totally disagree) to 6 (totally agree). The overall score ranges from 6 to 60 points
Measured: week 6
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Mar 2022
- Study start28 Mar 2022
- Primary completion1 Apr 2023 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Jun 2023 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for MeditationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 200 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05285488
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2021-014-MEDIT-ENLIGNE
- Acronym
- MEDIT-ENLIGNE
- Status last verified
- Apr 2022
- First submitted
- 8 Mar 2022
- Last updated
- 27 Apr 2022
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Apr 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Impact of Distance Meditation on Non-attachment to the Self and Identity Threat
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05285488
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MEDIT-ENLIGNE / 2021-014-MEDIT-ENLIGNE
- Conditions
- Meditation
- Keywords
- non-attachment to the self, identity threat, meditation, focused attention, contemplation
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 200 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Université de Reims Champagne-ArdenneUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 28 Mar 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Apr 2023 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Jun 2023 (estimated)
- First posted
- 17 Mar 2022 (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.
Meditation is widely recognized for its benefits on both physical and psychological health and more particularly on the prevention of depression relapse. However, despite a lot of literature showing its efficacy, the mechanisms of action underlying its benefits have yet to be specifically identified and empirically tested.
to understand these mechanisms actions, it is essential to distinguish meditative practices. Three different categories of meditation can be distinguished: "Attention Family", "Constructive Family" and "Deconstructive Family" with specific effects for each.
Detailed description
The aim of the study is to compare effects of two types of meditation (focused attention and contemplation) on non-attachment to the self and identity threat.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| "focused attention" group | Experimental | Other: "focused attention" groupadult subjects practicing focused attention meditation |
| "Contemplation" group | Active comparator | Other: "focused attention" groupadult subjects practicing contemplation meditation |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- male or female
- aged of 18 and more
- without diagnosed psychiatric pathology
- not practicing meditation
- agreeing to participate in the study
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- less than 18 years old
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| "focused attention" groupAlso: "Contemplation" group"focused attention" group: adult subjects practicing focused attention meditation. "contemplation" group: adult subjects practicing contemplation meditation. | Other | "Contemplation" group, "focused attention" group |
Primary outcome
non-attachment to the self
Time frame: week 6
Non-attachment to the self evaluated using Adult Self-transcendence Inventory (ASTI). ASTI is composed of 10 items. Each item is coded from 1 (totally disagree) to 7 (totally agree) by comparing how they see life at the time of the questionnaire compared to the last 5 years. The overall score ranges from 10 to 70 points.
1 secondary outcome
Identity threat
Time frame: week 6
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Apr 2022.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing "focused attention" group in people with Meditation, run by Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne at 1 site in France.
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 5 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Apr 2022. 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 France. 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?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Coralie BARBE, MD (0326918822 ext. +33, currs@univ-reims.fr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
non-attachment to the self (time frame: week 6). 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 27 Apr 2022; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.