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
- 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07724587Recruiting
Exercise study for muscle wasting in dialysis patients
This trial tests if a supervised exercise program can help people on dialysis who have muscle wasting (uremic sarcopenia). It aims to improve muscle strength, physical function, and quality of life.
NingboAges 18–80 - NCT05719246Recruiting
Yoga and meditation for teens with IBS stress
This study tests a structured yoga and meditation program to help reduce stress symptoms in teens with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It may help your teen learn calming practices that could ease how stress affects IBS.
Camden, New JerseyAges 12–21 - NCT04049214Recruiting
Mindfulness program during breast cancer surgery
This trial tests whether a structured mindfulness program before and after breast cancer surgery can reduce stress and improve how patients feel and cope. You may be offered mindfulness materials to use around the time of your operation.
Newport Beach, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07675681Recruiting
Remote virtual program for women with mobility challenges
This study tests a remote Tai Chi and Qigong program to improve energy, stress, and sleep in women with mobility impairments. You would do gentle seated exercises at home while wearing a fitness tracker.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 35–64 - NCT07658287Recruiting
Virtual reality for older adults in long-term care
This trial tests whether using a virtual reality headset can improve wellbeing for older adults living in long-term care homes. It is designed for people with mild to moderate memory or thinking problems who can use the headset safely.
Québec, QuebecAges 60 years+ - NCT06673589Recruiting
Study on brain synchrony during social interaction
This trial looks at how brain activity syncs between people, focusing on those with different levels of social interaction. It may help understand social connection better.
Fairfield, IowaAges 18–50 - NCT07610928Recruiting
Stress management and gentle movement for Asian Americans with depression
This study tests whether learning stress management and gentle movement (like Tai Chi or Qigong) can help Asian Americans with depression and physical symptoms. It may offer a way to feel better that you can do from home in online group sessions.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06661603Recruiting
Yoga and meditation for medical students' health
This study looks at how doing yoga and meditation might affect stress hormones, immune markers, and health in medical students. If you are a medical student at the University of Pecs, you may be able to join and learn how these practices can help your well-being.
Pécs, PécsAges 18–40 - NCT05790850Recruiting
Mindfulness and exercise plan before bladder surgery
This study tests whether a structured mindfulness and high-intensity exercise program before radical bladder surgery can help patients improve health and recovery. You may be asked to use monitoring devices and complete questionnaires during the study.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18–90 - NCT07546786Recruiting
How Meditation Affects Thinking and Emotions
This study compares how meditation affects brain function and emotional regulation in people who meditate regularly versus those who don't. Researchers want to understand if regular meditation improves focus, memory, and emotional well-being.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07540117Recruiting
Social Prescribing to Improve Health in Older Adults
This study tests whether connecting older adults with community activities and exercise programs (like mindfulness and walking) can improve their overall health and quality of life. You'll participate in guided activities designed to keep you active and engaged in your community.
Zhunan, MiaoliAges 55 years+ - NCT07521956Recruiting
Mindfulness training for recreational runners
This study tests whether a mindfulness program can help recreational runners improve their performance, breathing, and heart rate patterns. If you're a regular runner, this trial explores whether mental training alongside your running could enhance your physical abilities.
Chilliwack, British ColumbiaAges 19 years+ - NCT05862636Recruiting
Testing who benefits most from mindfulness meditation
This study looks at people who take part in a mindfulness program at specific study locations and examines who does best. You might be eligible if you are already joining the mindfulness intervention and can complete study tasks in the required language.
AntwerpAges 18 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+
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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
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.