Stress Reduction Study at Massachusetts General Hospital

Feeling stressed?

We would like to invite you to participate in an eight-week stress-reduction course and MRI research study at Massachusetts General Hospital.

The study investigates the underlying neural mechanisms of stress reduction interventions. 

  • You will receive:
                    An eight-week stress reduction course at no cost at Massachusetts General Hospital
                    An MRI picture of your brain
                    Compensation of $100 for completing all testing
  • Study requires five visits of ~ 1-1.5 hours each and completion of questionnaires, before and after your 8-week stress reduction course.
  • Participants must be:
                    Physically and mentally healthy
                    Age 18-50
                    Have no metallic implants
                    Right-handed
                    Not claustrophobic
  • This eight-week study does not involve taking medication.

If interested, please contact us:
Email: stressreduction@partners.org
Phone: 617-643-9216
Or fill out the form below

All inquiries are confidential. Compensation is available for parking.

    Contact Form
    Upon receipt of your information, a research assistant will contact you by email or phone to speak with you about your eligibility for the study. Please indicate the best method and time for contacting you. If no preference is designated, requests are considered in order they are received and we will contact you as soon as possible.