Meditation Effects on Brain Function in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
About this trial
This is an interventional other trial for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Withheld to preserve recruitment integrity.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Withheld to preserve recruitment integrity.
Sites / Locations
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Meditation Group A
Meditation Group B
A brief meditation intervention involving guided breathing and/or attention exercises (further information withheld to preserve blinding). Meditation Group A is the Savoring Meditation Condition. Participants in this condition were trained to generate positive emotions through savoring a pleasant autobiographical memory in a multi-sensory manner.
A brief meditation intervention involving guided breathing and/or attention exercises (further information withheld to preserve blinding). Meditation Group B is the Breathing Meditation Condition. Participants in this condition were trained to relax and body and take deep breaths in a self-directed manner.