Brain scans reveal how mindfulness rewires PTSD Patients' minds
NCT ID NCT03874793
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) changes brain activity in 61 adults with PTSD. Participants received either MBCT or a mind-body comparison therapy, and researchers used fMRI scans to measure brain connectivity before and after treatment. The goal was to understand the brain mechanisms behind therapy, not to test a cure or new drug.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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