Meditation may alter Alzheimer's blood markers in just one week

NCT ID NCT06210035

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Southern California Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether two types of belly-focus meditation, practiced 40 minutes daily for a week, could change blood markers linked to Alzheimer's disease in healthy adults aged 18-35. Participants provided blood samples and completed memory tests before and after the meditation period. The goal was to see if meditation could improve brain clearance of amyloid proteins, which are associated with Alzheimer's risk.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Belly-focus meditation with slow breathing
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to reduce Alzheimer's risk by improving brain clearance of harmful proteins.
What could go wrong: This is a very early, small study in healthy young adults, not people with Alzheimer's. The blood marker changes may not translate to real disease prevention or treatment.

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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.

ALZHEIMER DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California, 90089, United States

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