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Scientists scan brains to unlock the mystery of meditation and hypnosis

NCT ID NCT03206840

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study used brain scans (fMRI) to see what happens in the brain when healthy people meditate or are hypnotized. 100 volunteers completed tasks and reported their experiences. The goal is to understand how these practices change self-awareness, which could help explain their health benefits.

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help explain how meditation and hypnosis affect the brain, potentially guiding future therapies for mental health.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study in healthy volunteers, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to people with medical conditions.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

100 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2017

Finished

Nov 2018

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * aged 18-70 * Body mass index between 18.5 and 30 * Covered by health insurance * motivated to participate * signed informed consent * normal or corrected-to-normal eyesight * sufficient command of French to be able to follow the instructions Exclusion Criteria: * history of neurological or psychiatric conditions * chronic pain or another medical condition altering pain perception * use of medication that affects the central nervous system * use of opioids or antidepressant medication * severe auditory loss * consumption of alcohol or intoxicants on the day of the experiments and the day preceding the experiments * pregnancy, breastfeeding or having given birth \<6months ago * any contra-indication to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (metal implants or foreign bodies), agitation, claustrophobia

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Locations

  • Hospices Civils de Lyon Hôpital le Vinatier/Inserm

    Bron, 69500, France

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