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
- NCT07441122Recruiting
Brain game for focus: Using brain-computer tech in older adults
This study tests if a brain-computer interface can help older adults improve attention. You'll use a computer that reads your brain signals and gives feedback to train your focus.
Austin, TexasAges 18–90 - 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+ - NCT07386769Recruiting
Brain activity during social interaction in opioid use
This study looks at how the brain works during social interactions in people who use opioids regularly. It may help researchers understand how opioid use affects the way you connect with others.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05208164Recruiting
Mindfulness program for Black adults with type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether a mindfulness class, delivered by text messages and online or in-person sessions, can help adults with type 2 diabetes. It is designed specifically for African American/Black participants in the Chicago area.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 21–75 - NCT07322042Recruiting
Testing a mom-focused app for health checkups
This study tests whether a smartphone app called Moment for Parents helps new mothers stay on top of their health checkups. Researchers want to see if using the app leads to better screening habits compared to a usual-care group.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06328751Recruiting
Virtual reality meditation for cancer pain relief
This study tests whether using meditation with virtual reality can help reduce pain in people with cancer. If you have chronic pain from cancer and can use a simple VR headset, this might be a gentle way to find relief.
Manaus, AmazonasAges 18–75 - NCT07298941RecruitingPhase 2
Sleep treatment to help with chronic low back pain
This study tests if improving sleep can help people with chronic low back pain feel better and cope with pain. It involves a sleep-focused treatment program and looks at how it affects your overall well-being.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07299916Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation and virtual reality for anxiety disorders
This trial tests if a combination of non-invasive brain stimulation (tDCS) and virtual reality meditation can reduce anxiety in people with Generalized Anxiety Disorder or related conditions. It aims to find a new, non-medication way to help manage symptoms.
Hong KongAges 16–70 - NCT07290491RecruitingPhase 3
Spiritual care or therapy for advanced cancer patients
This trial compares the effects of adding spiritual care or psychotherapy to standard palliative care for patients with advanced cancer that cannot be cured. It aims to see if these extra supports improve quality of life and emotional well-being.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06895824Recruiting
Tracking body sensations for tinnitus relief
This trial tests a new therapy that helps people with tinnitus learn to track body sensations. It may help reduce distress by changing how you relate to the ringing in your ears.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT07233148Recruiting
ALS, MND, or PLS registry study
This observational study creates a registry for people with ALS, MND, or PLS. It helps researchers better understand these conditions and find possible treatments.
Park City, UtahAges 18–110 - NCT07220681Recruiting
Integrated Care for PTSD
This study tests whether combining different treatments can help Veterans with PTSD. It focuses on those who can receive Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) at a VA site.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07220421Recruiting
Stress relief for clinicians: breath and meditation study
This study tests simple breathing and meditation exercises (done daily for 4 weeks) to see if they help reduce stress in clinicians. You'll wear an Oura ring to track your sleep and activity. It's a way to find easy, low-effort tools that fit into a busy life.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 25–70 - NCT07184983Recruiting
Brain stimulation for cannabis use disorder
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique (called tDCS) can help people who want to cut down or stop using cannabis. You'll wear a headband-like device during sessions at NYU, and the study team will check in with you over time.
New York, New YorkAges 22–65 - NCT07166042RecruitingPhase 3
Guided meditation during radiation for breast or gynecologic cancer
This study tests whether a guided meditation program during daily radiation therapy can help reduce stress and improve well-being for people with breast or gynecological cancer. You will be randomly assigned to either the meditation group or the usual care group.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 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+ - NCT07055178Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain and anxiety during vasectomy
This study tests if using a virtual reality headset during a vasectomy can help lower pain and anxiety. It compares VR with standard care to see which works better for patients.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18 years+ - NCT06997120Recruiting
Meditation app study for youth in the legal system
This study tests if a meditation app can help youth (ages 13–20) who are in probation programming. It looks at how well the app works and how easy it is to use.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 13–20 - 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+ - NCT06815653RecruitingPhase 1
Preparing for psychedelics with meditation or music
This study tests whether a meditation-based music program or a music-only program helps people prepare for a psychedelic experience. It's looking for people who have used psychedelics very little before and have no major health issues.
LondonAges 21–65 - NCT06017765Recruiting
Mindfulness for grief after losing a loved one
This study tests whether a mindfulness program can help adults cope with intense grief after the loss of a loved one. If you have been diagnosed with Prolonged Grief Disorder and are not in other grief treatment, this may be an option for you.
Caen, CalvadosAges 18–60 - NCT06748222RecruitingPhase 3
Online mindfulness program for breast cancer survivors
This trial tests a 6-week online mindfulness program to help breast cancer survivors manage mild to moderate depression. You may qualify if you finished active treatment within the last 5 years and can use a digital device.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–50 - NCT06642181RecruitingPhase 1
Guanfacine and meditation with buprenorphine for opioid use disorder
This study tests if adding a medication called guanfacine and mindfulness meditation to standard buprenorphine treatment helps people with opioid use disorder. It looks at whether this combination can improve treatment outcomes and reduce opioid use.
Newark, New JerseyAges 18–55 - NCT06675240RecruitingPhase 1
Meditative neurofeedback for depression
This trial tests whether a technique that combines meditation with real-time brain activity feedback can help treat depression. It may help if you have moderate depression and are not currently struggling with substance abuse, psychosis, bipolar disorder, or suicidal behavior.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 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.