Wearable vs. meditation: which cuts student stress?

NCT ID NCT07591935

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Saint James School of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two ways to reduce stress in medical students: a wearable device that sends gentle vibrations, and a mindfulness meditation program. Twenty students tried both methods for four weeks each, with a break in between. Researchers measured stress through surveys and heart rate variability to see which approach worked better.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course and Apollo Neuro wearable device
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward simple, non-drug ways for students to manage daily stress.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Stress is subjective and hard to measure precisely.

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Saint James School of Medicine

The Quarter, Anguilla

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