Clinical trials
Mindfulness clinical trials
Below are recruiting mindfulness clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 378 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04697966Recruiting
Smartphone mindfulness program for teens and what predicts improvement
This study tests an app-based mindfulness training program for adolescents ages 13–18 and looks at what helps predict which teens improve. It may be helpful if you’re looking for a structured mindfulness practice and want to understand what changes in your thinking and feelings over time.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 13–18 - NCT04885569Recruiting
Therapy program to help prevent relapse in substance use
This trial tests a culturally adapted therapy combining motivational interviewing, CBT (talk-based skills therapy), and mindfulness to help people avoid relapse after detox. It may help you build coping tools and stay engaged in treatment.
LahoreAges 18 years+ - NCT07170202Recruiting
Mindfulness for young heavy drinkers
This study tests if learning mindfulness can help young adults who drink heavily cut back on alcohol. You'll practice short, easy mindfulness exercises.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18–29 - NCT05040711Recruiting
Mindfulness app for serious illness patients and caregivers
This study tests whether a mindfulness training delivered through a phone or tablet can help people and their caregivers cope with serious illness. You may be eligible if you’re 60 or older (as a patient) or an adult caregiver, and if simple screening questionnaires suggest you could benefit.
Livingston, New JerseyAges 21 years+ - NCT05308537Recruiting
Mindful compassion program for nurses feeling emotionally exhausted
This study tests whether a mindful compassion training program can reduce psychological distress in nurses who feel emotionally drained. It targets nurses working on COVID-19 hospital units and compares the program to a wait-and-see group.
Verona, ItaliaAges 25–65 - 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+ - NCT05383157Recruiting
Brief mindfulness program for chronic pain in Ukraine
This study tests whether a short mindfulness practice can help people manage long-term (chronic) pain. You may be able to take part if your chronic pain diagnosis is confirmed by a doctor and you can complete the study activities.
VinnitsaAges 18 years+ - NCT05447689Recruiting
Group mind-body skills for anxious graduate students
This trial offers a weekly group program teaching mind-body skills to help reduce anxiety. It’s for graduate students who screen as having moderate or higher anxiety and can attend meetings regularly.
White Plains, New YorkAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT05617495Recruiting
Mindfulness training with brain scans for depression
This study tests a mindfulness-based program combined with “brain scan feedback” (fMRI neurofeedback) to see if it can help teenagers and young adults with major depression. It may help by teaching skills and tracking brain activity changes during treatment.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 13–18 - 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 - NCT05826860Recruiting
Mindfulness and storytelling for graduate student well-being
This study tests whether a mindfulness and storytelling program can improve well-being for graduate students. It is meant for people who are new to mindfulness and want support during graduate school.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT05841784Recruiting
Mindfulness coaching for stress and mood after heart risk
This study tests a structured mindfulness program (MBCT-T) to help people who have elevated stress and/or mild anxiety or depression in the setting of heart disease or heart risk factors. It may help improve emotional well-being and stress levels while you live with these health concerns.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05917262Recruiting
Mindfulness breathing vs heart-rate training after shoulder surgery pain
This trial compares two non-drug techniques—mindful breathing and heart-rate (HR) biofeedback—to see which helps reduce pain after shoulder surgery. You may be able to join if you have ongoing shoulder pain after surgery and haven’t been using these practices very often.
TaoyuanAges 18 years+ - NCT05934565Recruiting
Using mindfulness coaching to help people move more
This trial studies a program that uses mindfulness coaching to help people with chronic lung disease (COPD) and/or heart failure (HF) be more physically active. You may benefit if you can safely start exercising and track your steps using a Fitbit.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 40 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 - NCT05984888Recruiting
MIND diet study for women with breast cancer
This study is testing whether a special diet called the MIND diet can help women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer who are getting treatment. The diet focuses on foods that are good for the brain, like leafy greens and berries.
Columbus, OhioAges 45–75 - NCT06001814Recruiting
Mindfulness program for heart health in older adults with HIV
This study tests whether a mindfulness and behavior change program can help older adults with HIV improve their heart health. It combines phone-based coaching and text messages to reduce stress and manage heart risk factors like high blood pressure and diabetes.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 50 years+ - NCT06045338Recruiting
Mind-body program for long COVID symptoms
This trial tests a mind-body intervention to help people with ongoing long COVID symptoms like pain, fatigue, or brain fog. If you've had COVID-19 and have had symptoms at least 3 days a week for 3 months, this study might help.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT06060860Recruiting
Comparing two therapies for autistic adults with depression or anxiety
This study compares two types of talk therapy — cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based therapy — to see which works better for autistic adults who also have depression or anxiety. You would attend online sessions from home.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06076967Recruiting
Mindfulness program for college students with ADHD
This trial tests a mindfulness program designed to help college students with ADHD manage focus and stress. It involves group sessions to learn skills that may improve attention and daily functioning.
Tuscaloosa, AlabamaAges 17–25 - NCT06106191Recruiting
Mindfulness program for chronic low back pain
This trial tests a mindfulness-based program designed to help people with long-term low back pain. It aims to see if combining mindfulness with a personalized approach can improve pain management and daily functioning.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06162741Recruiting
Brief mindfulness training for Veterans in primary care
This study tests whether brief mindfulness training offered in VA primary care can help Veterans with symptoms of PTSD, depression, or anxiety. It aims to see if this approach works well in everyday clinic settings.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06275217Recruiting
Mindful yoga for new mothers with low mood
This study tests if a mindful yoga program can help new mothers with symptoms of postpartum depression. If you are feeling down after giving birth and are willing to try gentle yoga and mindfulness, this may be a good option for you.
Hong KongAges 18–60
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for mindfulness?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 378 recruiting mindfulness 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 mindfulness 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 mindfulness 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.