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

NCT ID NCT06633978

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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Locations

  • University of California, San Francisco

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    San Francisco, California, 94158, United States

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