Mindfulness may alter brain metabolism, small study hints
NCT ID NCT05710250
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether a 6-week mindfulness meditation program can change brain metabolism in areas linked to memory. Thirty female students were randomly assigned to either mindfulness training or muscle relaxation. Researchers used brain scans to measure chemicals like glutamate and tested memory performance before and after the program.
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 successful, this could help explain how mindfulness meditation improves memory and academic performance by changing brain chemistry.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 30 female students, so results may not apply to everyone. It measures brain changes, not long-term benefits.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Clinical Investigation Center
Tours, France
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