Daily 7-Minute Digital Meditation for Young Adults
Official title: Effect of a Brief Daily Digital Meditation on Well-Being in US Young Adults (BEGIN II)
Run by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · NCT07607782 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A short daily, app-based meditation test in 18-40 year-olds in the US to see if it improves mood, stress, and well-being.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 354 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Boston, Massachusetts) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 27, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2028 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | November 6, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07607782 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are U.S.-based adults aged 18-40 who do not regularly meditate and own a smartphone, are English-speaking, and have no significant mood or anxiety symptoms at screening.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals who essentially do not respond to mindfulness-based practices or who already have substantial mood or anxiety symptoms at screening may not experience benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study tests whether a 7-minute Miracle of Mind meditation, delivered via a mobile app, can improve daily well-being in young adults who do not currently practice regular meditation. Participants are randomized to 3 groups for 4 weeks: a 7-minute daily meditation, a neutral 7-minute audio lesson, or no added activity. All participants complete online surveys about mood, stress, anxiety, well-being, and mindfulness at baseline and during the study. The trial is conducted at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and includes English-speaking adults aged 18-40 living in the United States who can use a smartphone.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the daily meditation could offer a simple, scalable way to improve mood and reduce stress for young adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies of app-based or short-form mindfulness practices have shown mixed but promising effects on well-being and stress.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals between the ages of 18-40 years * Currently residing in the USA * Individuals who are English speaking * Willing and able to download an application on iOS/Android Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who are non-English speaking * Unable to access an iOS/Android smartphone * Individuals who regularly practice any form of meditation \>4 times per week * Individuals scoring 9-12 on the PHQ-4, or ≥3 on either the PHQ-2 or GAD-2 subscale
Where it's running
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Balachundhar Subramainam, MD, MPH — Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Balachundhar Subramaniam, MD, MPH
- Email: sadhgurucenter_research@bidmc.harvard.edu
- Phone: 617-667-2721
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.