Mindfulness program aims to ease aging anxiety in women
NCT ID NCT07344896
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether an 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction program can reduce aging anxiety and improve body image in middle-aged women aged 40-59. Fifty-eight women will be randomly assigned to either the mindfulness program or a control group. The program includes weekly 2-hour sessions and one silent retreat day.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to help middle-aged women feel less anxious about aging and more positive about their bodies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 58 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits might be small or temporary.
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