Can an online mindfulness course protect your brain?

NCT ID NCT07019402

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 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.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Psychology

    Columbus, Ohio, 43201, United States