Can an online mindfulness course protect your brain?

NCT ID NCT07019402

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Ohio State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tests whether an 8-week internet-based mindfulness program (iMBSR) can improve brain health in adults aged 50 and older who have subjective cognitive decline, a potential early sign of Alzheimer's disease. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to either the mindfulness program or a lifestyle education control group. Researchers will measure feasibility, brain activity, and blood biomarkers to see if the approach is promising.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Internet-based Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (iMBSR) program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, accessible way to support brain health and reduce Alzheimer's risk in older adults.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage pilot study focused on feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. Results may not apply to everyone, and the intervention may not produce meaningful changes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

subjective cognitive decline

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SUBJECTIVE COGNITIVE DECLINE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Psychology

Columbus, Ohio, 43201, United States

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