Effects of mindfulness meditation on brain structure and functio

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Completed

• Conditions: Effects of mindfulness meditation on brain structure and function in healthy adults; Not Applicable

• Registration Number: ISRCTN95197731
• Lead Sponsor: Technical University of Munich

Brief Summary

2022 Results article in https://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-17325-6 Primary outcome results article (added 03/08/2022) 2023 Results article in https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-48706-0 (added 06/03/2024)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2019-10-28
• Study Start: 2022-02-15
• Last Update Posted: 18 March 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 58

Inclusion Criteria

1. Age range 18-65 years
2. MRI suitability
3. Ability to provide consent
4. Written informed consent
5. Right-handedness

Exclusion Criteria

1. Presence of psychiatric or neurologic conditions
2. Meditation experience of more than three meditations within the past year or more than ten meditations within the entire life span
3. Use of psychotropic drugs
4. Pregnancy

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Cognitive performance is measured using various parameters of attentional performance before and after the intervention.<br>2. Structural changes are measured using MRI before and after the intervention.<br>3. Brain activation and functional connectivity are measured using fMRI before and after the intervention.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Psychological wellbeing is measured using questionnaires on various parameters of psychological wellbeing before and after the intervention.