Clinical Trials

This study aims to establish whether brief daily meditation will positively impact physicians’ emotional buoyancy and overall well-being. Secondary outcomes include perceived happiness, physician burnout, and physical activity/sleep quality to be measured by an activity monitor. The latter will be measured to provide a more comprehensive picture of physician well-being. This pilot study also seeks to establish the feasibility of using the Muse™ device to assist novice meditators in building and strengthening their practice.

The purpose of this study is to develop improved assessments and mappings of the large scale organization of the brain, and look at the possibilities of producing measurable change with non-drug intervention.

Does Tai Chi Easy (TCEasy), a simple and repetitive form of exercise that consists of movements with meditation, improve quality of life in those afflicted with multiple myeloma undergoing autologous stem cell transplantation?

There is evidence that mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) such as meditation, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and yoga might improve Quality of Life (QOL) and reduce stress in breast cancer survivors. These interventions are becoming increasingly popular in cancer survivors. However, little is known about the feasibility and effect of MBIs administered during the interval of time of chemotherapy, on QOL and stress. The investigators are planning a MBI intervention study developed specifically for breast cancer survivors receiving chemotherapy (usually 4-5 months) at the investigators institution, for at least 8 sessions combined with at least 8 weeks of home-practice, in 25 women ...