Clinical trials
Meditation clinical trials
Below are recruiting meditation clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 96 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06409065Recruiting
Emotional and spiritual support for advanced cancer and caregivers
This study offers a program to help people with advanced cancer and their caregivers cope with emotional and spiritual distress. It involves talking with a counselor together to improve your well-being.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06458660Recruiting
Mobile app study for Black women with HIV and past abuse
This study tests a mobile app designed to help Black women who are living with HIV and have experienced abuse. The app aims to improve health outcomes by addressing mental health and violence.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 18 years+ - NCT06516146Recruiting
Impact 360 for healthy aging
This trial studies a program called Impact 360 that combines exercise, mindfulness, and nutrition to see if it helps older adults stay healthy and sharp. If you're generally healthy, have a smartphone, and can do an MRI, you may be able to join.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 50–75 - NCT06581523Recruiting
Breathing and meditation for Parkinson's wellness
This trial tests a breathing and meditation practice called SKY to see if it helps people with early-stage Parkinson's and their care partners feel better. You and your care partner will practice daily at home using Zoom.
Coral Springs, FloridaAges 18–75 - 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 - 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 - NCT06662409Recruiting
Support for caregivers after a cancer loss
This study tests if teaching reflexology (a gentle foot massage technique) to caregivers who have lost someone to cancer can help them feel better. You would learn to give a foot massage to yourself or a friend.
East Lansing, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06675240Recruiting
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+ - NCT06789731Recruiting
Mindfulness program for first-generation college students in rural areas
This study tests whether mindfulness exercises can help first-generation college students stay in school and feel more supported. If you're a first-generation college student in a rural area, this online program might help you manage stress and stay on track.
Sioux Falls, South DakotaAges 18–64 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for meditation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 96 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.