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Mindfulness vs. relaxation: which reshapes the anxious brain?

NCT ID NCT07692269

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Peking University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tests whether an 8-week mindfulness program can reduce anxiety and depression in adults with mild emotional distress. Participants are randomly assigned to either mindfulness training or progressive muscle relaxation. Researchers use brain scans to see if mindfulness changes how the brain processes emotions. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug way to help people feel better.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Mindfulness Intervention for Emotional Distress (MIED)
What this could lead to
If effective, this could provide a structured, non-drug approach to ease anxiety and emotional distress in adults.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with a modest sample size and short follow-up. Results may not generalize, and the mindfulness program may not outperform simple relaxation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder mental disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANXIETY DEPRESSION EMOTIONAL DISTRESS PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS (PSYCHOLOGY)

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Peking University, School of Psychological and Cognitive Sciences

    RECRUITING

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China

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