Mind over motion: could meditation reshape your gait?

NCT ID NCT07738653

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hospital Miguel Servet Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Summary

This pilot study asks whether a 5-day meditation retreat can alter walking patterns in experienced meditators. Using wearable sensors and pressure platforms, researchers will measure gait before and after the retreat, alongside mindfulness, mood, and quality-of-life questionnaires. The goal is to see if intensive mindfulness practice influences the way people move, offering a window into the link between mind and body.

What this could mean

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Active substance: A 5-day meditation retreat involving various mindfulness practices
What this could lead to: If intensive meditation changes how people walk, it could point toward new ways to support motor function and body awareness in healthy aging.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with no control group, so any changes seen might not be due to the retreat. Results may not apply to the general population.

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GAIT BIOMECHANICS MINDFULNESS

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Locations

Department of Psychiatry. Miguel Servet University Hospital, Zaragoza, Zaragoza 50009

Zaragoza, Spain

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