Exploring Oxytocin Response to Meditative Movement

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This pilot study is designed to test effects of a single session of meditative movement (Tai Chi Easy) on older adults' blood pressure, perceptions of connection, mood, and oxytocin levels.

Clinical Trial Description

Endogenous oxytocin (the "cuddle hormone") is associated with lowering blood pressure (BP), suggesting that finding ways to increase oxytocin even in the absence of social connection, may be beneficial. Meditative movement emphasizing breath, meditative state and flow-inducing movements holds potential for reducing BP, improving mood and releasing oxytocin. In a single-group pilot study we exposed 21 OAs with mild-moderate hypertension to a 50-minute "Tai Chi Easy (TCE)" (simplified Tai Chi/Qigong) session, collecting BP, saliva samples for oxytocin, and psychosocial measures (connection, mood) pre/post intervention. ;

Study Design

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Hypertension

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT05621694
Study type	Interventional
Source	Arizona State University
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Status	Completed
Phase	N/A
Start date	September 30, 2017
Completion date	January 31, 2022

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