Social DynamicsNCT06673589
Brain-to-brain Synchrony in Ss With Different Levels of Social Interaction
An observational study of Social Dynamics, run by Maharishi International University at 2 sites in United States.
Trial summary
Brain-to-brain synchrony will be measured between pairs of subjects with different levels of similarity of DNA and social interactions Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 50 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Social Dynamics
- What is being tested?
- Transcendental Meditation
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesUnited States
- Study dates
- 1 Nov 2024to 10 Oct 2025
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 to 50 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: healthy adult population that practices TM
Who may be able to join
- healthy fit the cohort criteria practice TM
Who cannot join
- mental or physical issue
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
United States2 sites, 2 recruiting
- Recruiting
Maharishi International University
Fairfield, Iowa, 52556-3917
Frederick T Travis, PhD, 641-472-1209, ftravis@miu.edu
Peter Hodak, MA, 641 472 1209, phodak@miu.edu
- Recruiting
Maharishi International University
Fairfield, Iowa, 52556-3917
Frederick Travis, PhD, 319-614-0357, ftravis@miu.edu
Peter Hodak, MA, 6414721209, phodak@miu.edu
About this study
Official title: Brain-to-brain Synchrony as a Mechanism of Field Effects of Consciousness
Brain-to-brain synchrony will be measured between pairs of subjects with different levels of similarity of DNA and social interactions
Read the detailed description
Brain-to-brain synchrony will be measured in five pairs of identical twins, five pairs who are good friends and from the same region of a country, and five pairs of strangers from different countries when they practice Transcendental Meditation practice
- Conditions
- Social Dynamics
- Being tested
- Transcendental Meditation
- Keywords
- Consciousness, Hyper-scanning, Social Neuroscience
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Transcendental MeditationBehavioural
meditation practice
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Social Entanglement: Couples, good friends and strangeers | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Transcendental Meditation | |
| good friends from the same region of the country | Plus, extensive social interaction--daily Receives: Behavioral: Transcendental Meditation | |
| strangers from different countries | Interact minimally--less than once/week Receives: Behavioral: Transcendental Meditation |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Brain-to-Brain Synchrony
EEG (electroencephalography) coherence between 32 sensors in the 10-10 System in all frequency bands
Measured: 20 minute TM
Secondary outcomes (1)
Tracing of depth of meditation (This is a graphic measure.)
Use a line to indicate depth of meditation
Measured: after 20 minute meditation
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 Nov 2024
- Study start1 Nov 2024
- Primary completion1 Jul 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion10 Oct 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Social DynamicsStudies 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Maharishi International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Fred Travis, Maharishi International University
- Investigators
- Fred Travis, PhD, Principal investigator, Maharishi International Uniersity
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06673589
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- MIU 001
- Status last verified
- Nov 2024
- First submitted
- 17 Jun 2024
- Last updated
- 15 Nov 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided: We are planning how to store 200 MB files in BDF format on a server
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Nov 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Brain-to-brain Synchrony as a Mechanism of Field Effects of Consciousness
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06673589
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MIU 001
- Conditions
- Social Dynamics
- Keywords
- Consciousness, Hyper-scanning, Social Neuroscience
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Maharishi International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Nov 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jul 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 10 Oct 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 5 Nov 2024 (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.
Brain-to-brain synchrony will be measured between pairs of subjects with different levels of similarity of DNA and social interactions
Detailed description
Brain-to-brain synchrony will be measured in five pairs of identical twins, five pairs who are good friends and from the same region of a country, and five pairs of strangers from different countries when they practice Transcendental Meditation practice
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Social Entanglement: Couples, good friends and strangeers | – | Behavioral: Transcendental Meditation |
| good friends from the same region of the country | – | Behavioral: Transcendental MeditationPlus, extensive social interaction--daily |
| strangers from different countries | – | Behavioral: Transcendental MeditationInteract minimally--less than once/week |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 50 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- healthy adult population that practices TM
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- healthy fit the cohort criteria practice TM
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- mental or physical issue
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Transcendental Meditationmeditation practice | Behavioural | Social Entanglement: Couples, good friends and strangeers, good friends from the same region of the country, strangers from different countries |
Primary outcome
Brain-to-Brain Synchrony
Time frame: 20 minute TM
EEG (electroencephalography) coherence between 32 sensors in the 10-10 System in all frequency bands
1 secondary outcome
Tracing of depth of meditation (This is a graphic measure.)
Time frame: after 20 minute meditation
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Nov 2024.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided. We are planning how to store 200 MB files in BDF format on a server
Related trials for Social Dynamics
Recruiting
Does Attachment Anxiety Moderate the Influence of Social Rejection on Alcohol Use Among Young Adults?
Social Rejection, Attachement Style
Not yet recruiting
Neurocomputational Dynamics of Cooperation
Social Cognition, Personality Disorder
Not yet recruitingObservational study
Evaluation of Interactions and Group Processes in Multidisciplinary Tumor Boards in Gynecologic Oncology
Ovarian Neoplasms, Uterine Neoplasms
Recruiting
Temporal Interference Stimulation for Social Cognition
Healthy Controls
Recruiting
Decoding Emotional Dynamics in Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder I or II, Healthy (Controls)
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.
Fred Travis, PhD principal investigator
Maharishi International Uniersity
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Social Dynamics, run by Maharishi International University at 2 sites in United States.
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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Nov 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in United States. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Frederick Travis, PhD (6414721209, ftravis@miu.edu), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Brain-to-Brain Synchrony (time frame: 20 minute TM). 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 15 Nov 2024.