The Effect of Meditation-Based Mind-Body Interventions on Older Adults with Poor Sleep Quality: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Behavioral Sleep Medicine January 1, 2025 Yue Li, Jiaxing Tang, Gaopeng Chen 8 citations
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 11 randomized controlled trials involving 1,052 older adults with poor sleep quality found that meditation-based mind-body interventions (mindfulness, tai chi, yoga, and qigong) significantly improved sleep quality, depression, and anxiety compared to control conditions. No statistically significant effect on stress was observed. The authors conclude that these interventions can improve sleep quality in older adults but call for more evidence.