Can meditation help heal a Stress-Related eye condition?
NCT ID NCT07767058
First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether an 8-week mindfulness course can shorten the duration of central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR), an eye condition where fluid builds up under the retina, often linked to stress. Adults with active CSCR will either take the mindfulness course or receive no mindfulness, and researchers will track how quickly the fluid resolves. The study also compares stress-related factors between people with CSCR and those with healthy eyes, and explores whether mindfulness changes these factors. Participants attend monthly checkups for six months and a final visit at 12 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- An 8-week mindfulness-based therapy course, including daily practices and fortnightly group sessions
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could offer a drug-free, stress-targeting approach to help resolve central serous chorioretinopathy faster and improve vision outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study, so results may not be conclusive. The therapy requires daily commitment, and its effect on eye disease is uncertain.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bristol Eye Hospital
Bristol, BS1 2LX, United Kingdom
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Clinical Eye Research Centre, St Paul's Eye Unit, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Trust
Liverpool, L7 8YE, United Kingdom
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Hillingdon Hospital
London, UB8 3NN, United Kingdom
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Kent and Canterbury Hospital
Canterbury, CT1 3NG, United Kingdom
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King's College Hospital
London, SE5 9RS, United Kingdom
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King's College London Frost Eye Departent, Guys' and St Thomas' Hospital
London, SE1 7EH, United Kingdom
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