Mindfulness program shows promise in preventing relapse, but tiny study limits conclusions
NCT ID NCT07417579
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This small pilot study tested an 8-week mindfulness and meditation program in 3 adults with substance use disorders. Participants reported lower stress and improved mindfulness after the program. One person stayed sober long-term, while two relapsed within a year. The study shows the approach is feasible but too small to draw firm conclusions.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Mindfulness and meditation-based relapse prevention program (behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If this approach works in larger studies, it could offer a low-cost, non-drug tool to help people with substance use disorders maintain recovery and reduce relapse.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small pilot with only 3 participants, and two of them relapsed within a year. The results are not generalizable, and more research is needed to confirm any benefit.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Bout Me Healing
Boca Raton, Florida, 33496, United States
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