MEDITATION

This study tests a contemplative practice called Feeding Your Demons (FYD), adapted from Tibetan Buddhism, to see if it helps women feel better mentally and about their bodies. About 122 adult women who already meditate will be randomly assigned to FYD or standard mindfulness med…

This study looks at whether a short relaxation meditation during the first stage of labor can help first-time mothers feel more capable and less fearful. Sixty pregnant women will be split into two groups: one group will practice meditation, the other will receive standard care. …

This study tests whether giving pediatric residents a choice in how long their online mindfulness program lasts helps them stay engaged and complete it. Around 42 residents will be randomly assigned to either pick their program length (3, 5, or 7 weeks) or have one assigned. The …

This study looks at whether a 21-minute daily meditation practice called Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya can improve brain health. Researchers will measure brain activity, brain structure, and thinking skills in 80 adults aged 20-65 over 6 months. The goal is to understand how meditati…

This study looks at whether mindfulness and meditation techniques can help mothers of premature babies in the NICU produce more breastmilk and feel less stressed. About 40 mothers will learn these techniques and researchers will measure changes in milk volume, stress hormones, an…