Clinical trials
Meditation clinical trials
Below are recruiting meditation clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 87 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07746427Recruiting
Mindfulness program on a phone or tablet for teens with eczema
This study tests a digital mindfulness program to help teens manage their eczema. It looks at whether this approach can reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
New York, New YorkAges 13–17 - NCT07310992Recruiting
Meditation added to heart rehab
This study tests whether adding meditation to a standard cardiac rehabilitation program helps people with heart disease feel better and improve their recovery. If you have a heart condition and are starting rehab, you may be able to join.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT07201220Recruiting
Meditation in early labor for first-time mothers
This study tests whether meditating in early labor helps first-time mothers feel more confident and less afraid during childbirth. You will be asked to practice meditation while you are in early labor, and the researchers will see how it affects your self-efficacy and fear.
Adana, AdanaAges 18 years+ - NCT07165795Enrolling by invitation
Transcendental Meditation for nurse manager well-being
This study tests whether learning Transcendental Meditation (a simple, mental technique) can improve well-being and cell health in nurse managers. It may help reduce stress and support your overall health.
Sarasota, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06972303RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Mindfulness meditation for insomnia
This trial tests if a mindfulness meditation program, delivered through a mobile app, can help people with chronic insomnia fall asleep faster. You will use your own smartphone or tablet to follow the program and report your sleep.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06505226Recruiting
Music mindfulness study for anxiety and depression
This study tests a music-based mindfulness program to help people with anxiety or depression. It compares the program to a wait list to see if it eases symptoms.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–65 - NCT07770204Recruiting
Music during surgery for people with type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether listening to calming music before and during surgery can help reduce stress and improve recovery for people with type 2 diabetes. If you are scheduled for elective surgery and have type 2 diabetes, you may be able to join.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 40–70 - NCT07655531Recruiting
Yogic breathing and meditation for spinal cord conditions
This study tests whether a simple yogic breathing and meditation program, done over video calls, can help people with spinal cord conditions feel better and manage symptoms. You can join from home with just an internet connection.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–89 - NCT06695234Recruiting
Mindfulness program for cancer patients' wellbeing
This study tests a new mindfulness program designed to help people with cancer improve quality of life, manage pain, and feel better emotionally and spiritually. You would attend weekly online sessions for 8 weeks.
Derby, DerbyshireAges 18 years+ - NCT07620990Recruiting
Mindfulness meditation to reduce stress in dialysis patients
This study tests whether guided mindfulness meditation—taught through a smartphone or tablet app—can help hemodialysis patients feel less stressed and sleep better. You would practice meditation exercises while receiving your regular dialysis treatment.
FamagustaAges 18–75 - NCT07542769Recruiting
Mindfulness Training Choice for Pediatric Residents
This study helps pediatric doctors-in-training learn mindfulness (a stress-relief technique) while letting them choose how they learn it. Researchers want to see if giving residents control over their learning makes mindfulness more helpful for managing work stress.
Chicago, IllinoisAges Any age - NCT06806891Recruiting
Walking meditation for restless legs in dialysis
This trial tests if Buddhist walking meditation can help restless leg syndrome in people on hemodialysis. If you have both conditions and are not obese, you may qualify.
Dokki, Giza GovernorateAges 35–65 - NCT07415460Recruiting
SKY breath meditation study for college student stress
This study tests if a breathing technique called SKY Breath Meditation can help college students feel less stressed and more connected. You would attend a weekend retreat and join online sessions over 8 weeks.
Tuscaloosa, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07351799Recruiting
Mindfulness and meditation for NICU moms' breast milk
This study tests whether mindfulness and meditation education helps mothers in the NICU produce more breast milk. If you join, you'll learn relaxation techniques and track your pumping routine.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 20 years+ - NCT07326800Recruiting
Meditation and values program for breast cancer patients
This trial tests a program called MAEva that combines meditation and acceptance techniques to help patients with non-metastatic breast cancer. It aims to improve well-being by focusing on personal values and coping skills.
Vandœuvre-lès-NancyAges 18 years+ - NCT07261839Enrolling by invitation
Meditation's effect on anxiety and pain during endoscopy
This study tests whether a guided meditation can help you feel less anxious and more comfortable during an endoscopy procedure. It may be a good fit if you are having an endoscopy for the first time and want a non-drug way to relax.
Gaziantep, ŞehitkamilAges 18 years+ - NCT06378450Recruiting
Mindfulness meditation: finding the right dose
This study tests how different amounts of mindfulness meditation affect people's mental health. It is for Australian adults who are new to meditation and do not have severe mental or physical health conditions.
Carlton, VictoriaAges 18–65 - NCT07176013Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality meditation for voice therapy
This trial tests whether using virtual reality meditation can help people with voice disorders who also feel anxious. If you have a voice problem and anxiety, you might find this treatment helpful.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07173608Recruiting
Meditation and thinking skills for teen mental health
This study tests whether learning meditation and a thinking skill called cognitive reappraisal (changing how you think about a situation) can help teens feel better and handle stress. It is for teens aged 15-18 who live in the US and can visit a hospital in Boston.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 15–18 - NCT07136948Recruiting
Mindfulness plus body-sensor training for stress relief
This study tests whether mindfulness training paired with a special shirt that tracks your breathing and heart rate can help reduce stress. You'll be assigned to one of two groups and give feedback on your experience.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–30 - NCT07122843Recruiting
VR and AI meditation for hospital pain relief
This study tests if a virtual reality (VR) meditation program can help reduce pain in hospitalized patients. If you have at least moderate pain (4 out of 10 or higher) and can speak English or Spanish, you may be able to join.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06957743Recruiting
Meditation and hypnosis for older adults with chronic pain
This study tests whether mindfulness meditation or self-hypnosis can help older adults manage chronic pain. You'll attend training sessions and have brain scans (EEG and MRI) to see how these techniques affect pain.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 60 years+ - NCT06950905Recruiting
Meditation study for women's well-being
This study explores whether a regular meditation practice can improve well-being in women. You might qualify if you are a woman aged 30–60 with some meditation experience and live in Spain.
Zaragoza, ZaragozaAges 30–60 - NCT06783946Enrolling by invitation
Meditation for pain and anxiety after kidney stone surgery
This study is testing whether guided meditation can help reduce pain, discomfort, and anxiety after a kidney stone removal procedure called ureteroscopy. If you or your child is a teenager or adult scheduled for this surgery, meditation might be a calming tool to try before and after the procedure.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 12 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for meditation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 87 recruiting meditation studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a meditation trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a meditation trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
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