Breathe better, think better: new study tests mindfulness against Alzheimer's

NCT ID NCT06410157

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Southern California Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study explores whether daily mindfulness practice, combined with heart rate biofeedback, can improve attention and memory in adults aged 50-70. Participants will practice breathing patterns that either increase or decrease heart rate swings. Researchers will measure changes in Alzheimer's-related blood markers and cognitive performance over 10 weeks.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: mindfulness practice with heart rate biofeedback
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a non-drug, daily practice to help slow age-related cognitive decline and potentially reduce Alzheimer's risk.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with 240 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention requires daily commitment, and changes in blood markers may not translate to real cognitive benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Southern California
RECRUITING

Los Angeles, California, 90089, United States

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