Can meditation rewire brain networks? scientists scan for answers

NCT ID NCT05020301

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Shanghai Mental Health Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study uses brain scans to investigate how meditation alters brain networks and fluid flow. Healthy adults interested in meditation will listen to guided audio instructions while undergoing MRI. The goal is to understand the brain's functional changes during meditation, not to test a treatment.

What this could mean

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Active substance: guided meditation audio
What this could lead to: If this works, it could reveal how meditation alters brain function and fluid dynamics, potentially informing mental health therapies.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage observational study with no treatment outcome. Results may not apply to all meditators or lead to direct benefits.

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MEDITATION MINDFULNESS

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School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200030, China

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