Brainwave training boosts meditation for stress relief
NCT ID NCT06208787
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new type of brain training, called neurofeedback, combined with mindfulness meditation to help people with stress. Eighty adults with mild to severe stress symptoms completed 10 sessions where they learned to increase a specific brainwave pattern during meditation. The goal was to see if this training could improve stress regulation and reduce emotional distress.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Neurofeedback training combined with mindfulness meditation
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new, drug-free way to manage stress by training the brain to enter a more relaxed state.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 80 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits might be small or temporary.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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KU Leuven
Leuven, Vlaams Brabant, 3000, Belgium
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