Meditation rewires depressed Teens' brains, study finds
NCT ID NCT05267340
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at how a meditation program called TARA changes brain connections in teens aged 14 to 18 with mild or moderate depression. Researchers will use brain scans to see if meditation strengthens a key brain area and reduces depression symptoms. The goal is to understand how meditation helps, not to test a cure.
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UCSF
San Francisco, California, 94143, United States
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