Effects of mindfulness training on brain health and stress reduction
White Matter and Stress Reduction Effects of Mindfulness Training
['FUNDING_CAREER'] · CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIVERSITY · NIH-10907710
This study is looking at how mindfulness training can help stressed employees feel better and improve their brain health by checking how their brains respond during the practice.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_CAREER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10907710 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how mindfulness training can help reduce stress and improve brain health by analyzing data from a randomized controlled trial involving stressed employees. The study utilizes advanced neuroimaging techniques to explore the brain mechanisms involved in stress reduction. Participants will engage in mindfulness practices while their brain activity and structure are monitored, providing insights into how these interventions can promote mental well-being.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are stressed employees seeking to improve their mental health through mindfulness practices.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing stress or those who do not wish to engage in mindfulness practices may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective mindfulness-based interventions that significantly reduce stress and improve mental health for individuals.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in using mindfulness training for stress reduction, indicating that this approach is both tested and has potential for further success.
Where this research is happening
PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES
- CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIVERSITY — PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: DUTCHER, JANINE MICHELE — CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: DUTCHER, JANINE MICHELE
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.