Pilot Study Evaluating the Impact of Stress Reduction on Atherosclerotic : Heart and Mind Study

Description

The plot study aims to evaluate the effect of 8 weeks of stress reducing intervention on atherosclerotic plaque inflammation in adults, as quantified by positron emission tomography (PET) with fluorine-2-deoxy-D-glucose (FDG) in individuals with increased psychosocial stress.

Conditions

Atherosclerosis, Stress, Inflammation

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Study overview

The plot study aims to evaluate the effect of 8 weeks of stress reducing intervention on atherosclerotic plaque inflammation in adults, as quantified by positron emission tomography (PET) with fluorine-2-deoxy-D-glucose (FDG) in individuals with increased psychosocial stress.

Pilot Study Evaluating the Impact of Stress Reduction on Atherosclerotic : Heart and Mind Study

Pilot Study Evaluating the Impact of Stress Reduction on Atherosclerotic : Heart and Mind Study

Condition
Atherosclerosis
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Boston

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * • Aged between 30-65 years
  • * Identifies as having increased levels of stress and/or has a Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) score \>5 at baseline, and is interested in participating
  • * Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) score \<6

Ages Eligible for Study

30 Years to 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Massachusetts General Hospital,

Ahmed Tawakol, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, MGH

Study Record Dates

2025-08-30