Meditation may rewire depressed Teens' brains, study finds

NCT ID NCT05267340

First seen Apr 03, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study looks at how a meditation program called TARA affects brain connections and depression symptoms in 120 teens aged 14-18 with mild to moderate depression. Researchers will use MRI scans to measure changes in a brain region called the putamen and track mood improvements. The goal is to understand how meditation might help treat depression in young people.

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Locations

  • UCSF

    San Francisco, California, 94143, United States

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