Can a biology class make you calmer? new study tests mindfulness in college
NCT ID NCT06423053
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a college biology course that includes daily mindfulness practice can improve students' mindfulness, well-being, and reduce their physical stress response. 89 undergraduate students will take the 10-week 'Mindful Physiology' course, which combines lectures and labs with about 20 minutes of mindfulness each day. Researchers will measure changes in how students apply mindfulness in daily life, their overall well-being, and their heart rate during a stressful task.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Mindful Physiology course (biology lectures with daily mindfulness practice)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that adding mindfulness to a regular college course improves student well-being and stress management.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 89 students at one college. Results may not apply to other settings, and the effects on stress are measured in a lab, not real life.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dartmouth College
Hanover, New Hampshire, 03755, United States
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