Down Regulation on the Autonomic Nervous System Following Physical & Cognitive Stress

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this repeated measures study is to test the effectiveness of down regulation techniques to mitigate the psycho-physiologic response to stress during an intense physical/cognitive stress task. The aims/objectives are to develop a training module for individuals to learn tnd use down-regulation techniques during physical/cognitive stress, and to compare differences in ECG and performance metrics when using down-regulation techniques following physical/cognitive stress to not using down-regualtion techniques utilizing quantitative and qualitative methods.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Adults aged 18-30 years.
Have completed at least 12 years of school (i.e., completed through the junior year of high school).
Currently or recently rostered on a junior, collegiate, semi-professional or professional sports team or individual sport that requires intense physical activity.

Exclusion Criteria:

Medical condition that would restrict strenuous physical activity – screened with the Screening for Eligibility Questionnaire.
Regularly smokes or vapes (by self-report).

Eligibility last updated 12/29/22. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status	Contact
Minneapolis, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator David Holmes, Ph.D.	Open for enrollment	Contact information: Meegan Van Straaten P.T. VanStraaten.Meegan@mayo.edu
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator David Holmes, Ph.D.	Open for enrollment	Contact information: Meegan Van Straaten P.T. VanStraaten.Meegan@mayo.edu

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Contact

Minneapolis, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

David Holmes, Ph.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Meegan Van Straaten P.T.

VanStraaten.Meegan@mayo.edu

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

David Holmes, Ph.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Meegan Van Straaten P.T.

VanStraaten.Meegan@mayo.edu

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