Clinical trials
Meditation clinical trials
Below are recruiting meditation clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 97 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06136676Recruiting
Comparing spiritual and secular meditation in healthy adults
This study looks at how two kinds of meditation—spiritual (Christian or Muslim) and secular (non-religious)—affect your mind, body, emotions, and social life. If you are a healthy Christian or Muslim adult who prays weekly, this could help researchers understand which type of meditation may work best for people like you.
Calicut, KeralaAges 18–60 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07746427Recruiting
Mindfulness meditation for teens with eczema
This study tests whether a smartphone-based mindfulness meditation program can help teenagers with moderate to severe eczema (atopic dermatitis) that hasn't improved with standard creams. Participants will learn relaxation techniques to possibly reduce itching and skin inflammation.
New York, New YorkAges 12–17 - 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 - 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+ - NCT07267351Enrolling by invitation
Does meditation during pregnancy reduce labor pain and fear?
This study tests whether practicing ThetaHealing meditation during pregnancy can help reduce labor pain and fear for first-time mothers. If you join, you will learn a simple meditation technique to use before and during childbirth.
NicosiaAges 18–35 - NCT05527171Recruiting
Virtual reality mindfulness after ACL knee surgery
This study uses a virtual-reality mindfulness meditation program to help improve fear and movement quality after ACL reconstruction. It may help you feel less afraid of movement and land more safely when you return to sports.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 14–25 - 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 - NCT06518616RecruitingPhase 2
Meditation app for firefighters to reduce stress
This study tests if a meditation app can help firefighters feel less stressed or distressed. You'll use a smartphone app to practice meditation and see if it helps you feel better.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 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 - NCT06500377Recruiting
Comparing meditation types for relaxation in cancer survivors
This study compares four different meditation practices to see which one helps cancer survivors relax best. If you are a cancer survivor who has not had chemotherapy or radiation, you may be able to join.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06175208Enrolling by invitation
Online tapping or mindfulness to ease fear of cancer return
This study tests two online programs—Emotional Freedom Techniques (tapping) and mindfulness meditation—to help cancer survivors reduce fear of their cancer coming back. You may join if you finished cancer treatment within the last 5 years and have significant worry about recurrence.
Brasschaat, AntwerpAges 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 - 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 - NCT04598399Recruiting
Mindfulness program for alcohol relapse prevention
This study compares two non-medication programs to help people with alcohol use disorder stay away from relapse. It tests whether mindfulness-based relapse prevention works better than relaxation meditation without a guide.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT05323383Recruiting
Brief mindfulness and hypnosis for ongoing pain relief
This trial studies whether brief mindfulness meditation or hypnosis can help people who live with long-lasting or recurring pain. It also looks at how these approaches might reduce pain over time.
Brisbane, QueenslandAges 18 years+ - NCT05607381Recruiting
Meditation program study for opioid-treated chronic low back pain
This trial studies how meditation may change brain activity and help people with long-lasting low back pain who are already taking prescription opioids. The goal is to understand the “neural” (brain) effects of meditation to improve pain treatment.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT05845541Recruiting
Meditation and body feedback for mood after stroke
This study tests whether guided meditation and biofeedback can improve anxiety, depression, and quality of life for people recovering in inpatient rehab after a recent stroke. It may help you feel better emotionally and cope more easily during recovery.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05949177Recruiting
Mindfulness and graded exercise for fear after ACL surgery
This trial studies whether a combination of mindfulness practice and a step-by-step return-to-activity plan can reduce fear and improve recovery after ACL reconstruction. It may help people who feel worried about re-injury and want a structured way to get back to sports.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 14–35 - NCT06562478Recruiting
Meditation after heart attack study
This study tests whether regular Zazen (a type of seated meditation) can help people recover better after a recent heart attack. You would attend meditation sessions at the hospital twice a week for several weeks.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for meditation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 97 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
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.