Zap your way to zen: brain stimulation may Fast-Track meditation
NCT ID NCT06601699
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called transcranial electrical stimulation (TES) can help people quickly reach a meditative state—normally achieved only after years of training. 48 healthy adults who have never meditated will wear an EEG cap and receive brain stimulation while performing a guided meditation task. Researchers will measure changes in brain activity and self-reported feelings of ego-disengagement to see if the stimulation makes meditation easier and more effective.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Transcranial electrical stimulation (TES)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a way to help people achieve meditation-like benefits quickly, without extensive training.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in healthy volunteers, not a treatment for any disease. It may not produce lasting or generalizable results.
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University of Wisconsin
RECRUITINGMadison, Wisconsin, 53719, United States
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