Neurofeedback Training Facilitates Awareness and Enhances Emotional Well-being Associated with Real-World Meditation Practice: A 7-T MRI Study.
Saampras Ganesan, Nicholas T. Van Dam, Sunjeev K. Kamboj, Aki Tsuchiyagaito, Matthew D. Sacchet, Masaya Misaki, Bradford A. Moffat, Valentina Lorenzetti, Andrew Zalesky
Mindfulness (N Y) September 26, 2025 DOI: 10.1007/s12671-025-02671-z via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA 7-Tesla MRI study found that neurofeedback training (NFT) helps people become more aware of their mental states and boosts emotional well-being during real-world meditation. Participants who received NFT showed improved self-awareness and greater emotional benefits from meditation compared to those who did not receive NFT. The results suggest that NFT can enhance the positive effects of meditation practice.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Interventions | Neurofeedback training Meditation practice |
| Citations | 3 |
| Key finding | Neurofeedback training facilitates awareness and enhances emotional well-being associated with real-world meditation practice. |
Abstract
Neurofeedback Training Facilitates Awareness and Enhances Emotional Well-being Associated with Real-World Meditation Practice: A 7-T MRI Study.