Meditation app aims to boost sleep and ease stress in aging brains

NCT ID NCT06633978

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a personalized digital meditation app called MediTrain can help older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) sleep better and feel less stressed. Participants will use the app for 30 minutes daily over 6 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in attention, sleep quality, and stress responses, with some participants followed for 6 months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: MediTrain digital meditation app
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to improve sleep and reduce stress in people with mild cognitive impairment.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early pilot study with only 90 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the app may not provide lasting benefits.

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AGING MCI

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Locations

University of California, San Francisco
RECRUITING

San Francisco, California, 94158, United States

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