Scientists scan brains to unlock secrets of meditation and hypnosis

NCT ID NCT03206840

Summary

This study aimed to understand how meditation and hypnosis affect brain activity and our sense of self. Researchers used brain scans (fMRI) on 100 healthy volunteers while they practiced these techniques. The goal was to map which brain areas become active during these altered states of consciousness.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospices Civils de Lyon Hôpital le Vinatier/Inserm

    Bron, 69500, France

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