MEDITATION

This study tests whether a seated Tai Chi and Qigong program, done at home via videos, can improve cardiometabolic health, stress, and sleep in women aged 35-64 who use mobility aids. Participants are randomly assigned to either the Tai Chi program or a health education video gro…

This study looks at whether practicing relaxation meditation during the early stage of labor can help first-time mothers feel more capable and less afraid. Sixty pregnant women in Turkey will be split into two groups: one group will meditate, the other will not. Researchers will …

This study tests whether a contemplative practice called Feeding Your Demons (FYD), adapted from Tibetan Buddhism, can improve psychological well-being, body image, and self-compassion in women aged 30-60. Participants will be randomly assigned to either FYD or a standard mindful…

This study looks at whether a meditation program called Inner Engineering can help teens ages 15-18 become more joyful, focused, and resilient. Researchers will measure changes in emotional wellbeing, stress, and even brain activity using surveys, body sensors, and brain scans. T…

This pilot study tests a digital mindfulness program called Wakeful for pediatric residents. Participants can choose their program length (3, 5, or 7 weeks) or be assigned a length. The goal is to see if having a choice improves how often they use the program and how satisfied th…

This study tests whether teaching mindfulness and meditation to mothers with babies in the neonatal ICU can increase breastmilk volume and reduce stress. Forty mothers will be split into two groups: one gets standard care, the other adds mindfulness training. Researchers will mea…