Meditation may reshape your brain, new study suggests
NCT ID NCT03117478
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how meditation practice influences attention and emotion regulation in healthy adults aged 25 to 70. Researchers use brain scans (MRI, MEG, EEG) and stress biomarkers to understand the changes. The goal is to identify the mechanisms behind meditation's benefits for mental well-being.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Meditation
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could reveal how meditation changes the brain and body to improve mental well-being.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with no treatment, so it won't directly lead to a new therapy. Results may not apply to people with medical conditions.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Le Vinatier
Bron, 69500, France
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