15-minute meditation may shield your brain from a sleepless night

NCT ID NCT05026541

First seen Apr 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a 15-minute meditation practice called Shoonya can help people stay mentally sharp and maintain healthy sleep patterns after a night of no sleep. Researchers compared regular meditators with non-meditators who nap. The goal was to see if meditation builds resilience to sleep deprivation.

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Locations

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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