Endogenous theta stimulation during meditation predicts reduced opioid dosing following treatment with Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement.
Justin Hudak, Adam W. Hanley, William R. Marchand, Yoshio Nakamura, Brandon Yabko, Eric L. Garland
Neuropsychopharmacology September 12, 2020 DOI: 10.1038/s41386-020-00831-4 via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractAmong people receiving Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement for opioid misuse, those who showed higher levels of endogenous theta brainwave activity during meditation subsequently required lower doses of opioids. Theta oscillations, which are linked to relaxation and focused attention, may serve as a neural marker predicting treatment response.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Observational cohort Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | People receiving Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement for opioid misuse |
| Intervention | Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement |
| Citations | 46 |
| Key finding | Higher endogenous theta stimulation during meditation predicted reduced opioid dosing following treatment. |
Abstract
Endogenous theta stimulation during meditation predicts reduced opioid dosing following treatment with Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement.