University of California, San Diego
The purpose of this study is to assess dyadic physiological coherence and subjective empathic attunement during meditation practices and their association with opioid-related outcomes.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Persons, aged 18 or older 2. Current near daily use of prescribed or illicit opioid agonists or mixed opioid agonist-antagonists for ≥90 days 3. Must be able to speak and understand English Exclusion Criteria: 1. Cognitive Impairment that would preclude participation in the research protocol 2. Active suicidal intent or psychosis
20 minutes of guided meditation during the laboratory session involving mindfulness of breathing and lovingkindness practice.
20 minute psychoeducational script on the impact of opioid use on the brain.
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