Completed NA INTERVENTIONAL 2-arm NCT00681200

Evaluating Mechanisms of Blood Pressure Reduction Using Meditation in Hypertensive African Americans (HMEC)

Mechanisms of Meditation in Hypertension in Blacks

Sponsor: Howard University

Interventions Enhanced health education Transcendental Meditation program

Updated 8 times since 2017 Last updated: Apr 6, 2022 Started: Apr 30, 2008 Primary completion: Jul 31, 2011 Completion: May 31, 2012

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Listed as NCT00681200, this NA trial focuses on Hypertension and remains completed. Sponsored by Howard University, it has been updated 8 times since 2008, reflecting limited change activity. This study contributes longitudinal data to the cardiovascular research landscape.

Status Flow

Change History

8 versions recorded

Sep 2025 — Present [monthly]

Completed NA
Sep 2024 — Sep 2025 [monthly]

Completed NA
Jul 2024 — Sep 2024 [monthly]

Completed NA
May 2022 — Jul 2024 [monthly]

Completed NA
Oct 2021 — May 2022 [monthly]

Completed NA

▶ Show 3 earlier versions

Jan 2021 — Oct 2021 [monthly]

Completed NA
Jun 2018 — Jan 2021 [monthly]

Completed NA
Jan 2017 — Jun 2018 [monthly]

Completed NA

First recorded

Apr 2008

Trial started

Per CT.gov start date — pre-dates our first snapshot

Eligibility Summary

No eligibility information available.

Contact Information

Sponsor contact:

Howard University
Maharishi International University
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Data source: Maharishi International University

For direct contact, visit the study record on ClinicalTrials.gov .

Study Locations

• Washington D.C., United States