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
- 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT02596490Recruiting
Couple meditation program for metastatic lung cancer and partners
This study tests whether a couple-based meditation program can help people with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer and their romantic partners cope better during treatment. It looks at the experience of both the patient and their partner, not just the patient alone.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06746987Enrolling by invitation
Meditation for sleep and mood in older adults
This trial studies whether a meditation program can help people aged 65 and older sleep better and feel emotionally healthier. You'll be asked to practice meditation and report changes in your sleep and mood.
MersinAges 65–95 - NCT06583395Enrolling by invitation
Meditation retreat study with fitness tracker
This trial studies people attending a 7-day meditation retreat to see how meditation affects well-being. You will wear a fitness tracker and answer surveys.
Palm Desert, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT07469592Recruiting
Mindfulness and music therapy for stem cell transplant patients
This trial tests a combined mindfulness and music therapy program delivered through an app or website. It aims to help patients cope with the stress of stem cell transplant for blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06619405Recruiting
Eye Function Test for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
This study tests a quick, noninvasive eye test that measures how well you see in the dark, which can be an early sign of dry AMD. Researchers want to see if the test relates to everyday tasks like reading or driving at night.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 50–89 - NCT07674303Recruiting
Testing a meditation app for youth in the legal system
This study tests if a meditation app is helpful and easy to use for teens and young adults who are on probation or in legal programs. If you qualify, you would use the app and share your thoughts.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 13–20 - NCT06200909Recruiting
Self-Care Training for Family Caregivers
This research program teaches family caregivers practical self-care skills to help them feel less stressed and more supported while caring for a loved one with a progressive brain condition. It involves 8 online group sessions where you'll learn tools like mindfulness and gentle movement.
Toronto, OntarioAges 50–100 - NCT06949943Recruiting
Meditation before cancer surgery to reduce anxiety
This trial tests if listening to a guided meditation recording before surgery can help lower anxiety. If you are scheduled for cancer surgery and are at least 18 years old, you may be able to take part.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06038240Recruiting
Pain self-management program for knee replacement
This study is testing a program to help people manage pain on their own before and after total knee replacement surgery. It aims to improve recovery and reduce reliance on pain medications.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18–85 - NCT05916651Recruiting
Mindfulness program to boost resilience in young people
This study tests a mindfulness-based program to help young people build resilience (coping and emotional strength). You may be able to join if you are between 16 and 25 and meet language and health/safety requirements.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 16–25 - NCT06384001Recruiting
Meditation for chronic low back pain in older adults
This trial tests whether a meditation program can help reduce chronic low back pain in adults aged 50 and older. You'll learn meditation techniques that you can do at home using an internet connection, and the study will track how your pain changes over time.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 50–89 - NCT07481968Enrolling by invitation
Music mindfulness for children in the community
This study tests whether a fun, music-based mindfulness program in the community can help children manage emotions and improve well-being. It is for children ages 8 to 12 who are new to mindfulness.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 8–12 - NCT07420101Recruiting
Reducing scan anxiety in caregivers with meditation
This study tests if meditation programs can help ease the anxiety caregivers feel when a loved one with cancer has a routine scan. You will be asked to follow a meditation program and possibly eat a raisin as part of a mindfulness exercise.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07166510Recruiting
Yoga and breathing to reduce burnout in healthcare workers
This study tests if yoga and special breathing exercises can help reduce burnout in healthcare workers who work in emergency departments or ambulance services. If you work in these areas and are feeling stressed, this might be a way to learn new stress-relief techniques.
BordeauxAges 18 years+
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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
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