Research published in Journal of Behavioral Medicine

Mindfulness-based eating awareness training (MB-EAT) decreases emotional eating behavior among Hong Kong university students: a randomized controlled trial.

Journal of Behavioral Medicine May 24, 2026

Mindfulness-based eating awareness training (MB-EAT) decreases emotional eating behavior among Hong Kong university students: a randomized controlled trial.

DOI: 10.1007/s10865-026-00673-3 Full text

Mindfulness-based interventions for binge eating: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal of Behavioral Medicine February 2025 Jianyi Liu, Mara Tynan, Alexandra Mouangue et al.

Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have gained popularity in recent years in treating binge eating. Previous reviews and meta-analyses have found that MBIs demonstrated medium-large to large effects in reducing binge eating. However, as the literature on this topic has been growing rapidly, an updated review on MBIs' effectiveness is much needed. This study is a 10-year update of the...

DOI: 10.1007/s10865-025-00550-5 Full text Mindfulness Binge eating Dialectical behavior therapy

Impact of mindfulness versus supportive sex education on stress in women with sexual interest/arousal disorder.

Journal of Behavioral Medicine August 1, 2024 Lori A Brotto, Rosemary Basson, Andrea Grabovac et al.

Low desire in women is the most common sexual difficulty, and stress has been identified as a significant predictor of symptoms. We evaluated a mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) group treatment versus a sex education comparison group treatment (STEP) on self-reported stress and on the physiological stress response measured via morning-to-evening cortisol slope in 148 women with a...

DOI: 10.1007/s10865-024-00491-5 Full text Mindfulness Cortisol Low desire Sex education +2

Pain acceptance as a change mechanism for mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for migraine.

Journal of Behavioral Medicine June 1, 2024 Rachel D Best, Ali Ozmeral, Amy S. Grinberg et al.

Migraine is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Third wave therapies, such as Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Migraine (MBCT-M), have proven efficacious in reducing headache-related disability. However, research is needed to better understand the change mechanisms involved in these third-wave therapies. Acceptance is a fundamental component of third wave therapies, and...

DOI: 10.1007/s10865-024-00475-5 Full text Mindfulness Disability Migraine Pain acceptance

The relationship between mindfulness and enduring somatic threat severity in long-term cardiac arrest survivors.

Journal of Behavioral Medicine October 2023 Alexander M Presciutti, Sarah M Bannon, Jolin B Yamin et al.

Cardiac arrest (CA) survivors experience continuous exposures to potential traumas though chronic cognitive, physical and emotional sequelae and enduring somatic threats (ESTs) (i.e., recurring somatic traumatic reminders of the event). Sources of ESTs can include the daily sensation of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), ICD-delivered shocks, pain from rescue compressions,...

DOI: 10.1007/s10865-023-00405-x Full text Mindfulness Cardiac arrest Enduring somatic threat Trauma

Intra-individual study of mindfulness: ecological momentary perspective in post-surgical lung cancer patients.

Journal of Behavioral Medicine July 10, 2018 Mariya P Shiyko, Brian Siembor, Paul B Greene et al.

The period of recovery following a lung-cancer surgery presents unique challenges and psychological demands. The study utilized ecological momentary assessments (EMA) to repeatedly sample mindfulness states in a sample of mindfulness-untrained individuals following hospital discharge. Intra- and inter- individual variability was assessed to examine cancer patients' natural capacity to exhibit...

DOI: 10.1007/s10865-018-9942-7 Full text Mindfulness Humans Lung neoplasms Postoperative period +6

The effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on wound healing: a preliminary study.

Journal of Behavioral Medicine June 2018 Astrid Meesters, Yvo M C In Den Bosch-Meevissen, Chantal A H Weijzen et al.

Psychological factors have been shown to influence the process of wound healing. This study examined the effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on the speed of wound healing. The local production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and growth factors was studied as potential underlying mechanism. Forty-nine adults were randomly allocated to a waiting-list control group (n = 26) or an...

DOI: 10.1007/s10865-017-9901-8 Full text Mindfulness Cytokine Growth factor Inflammation +2

Recovery from stress: an experimental examination of focused attention meditation in novices.

Journal of Behavioral Medicine May 30, 2018 Amy R Borchardt, Peggy M Zoccola

Identifying strategies that aid in recovery from stress may benefit cardiovascular health. Ninety-nine undergraduate meditation novices were randomly assigned to meditate, listen to an audio book, or sit quietly after a standardized stressor. During recovery, meditators' heart rate variability and skin conductance levels returned to baseline, whereas only heart rate variability returned to...

DOI: 10.1007/s10865-018-9932-9 Full text Meditation Humans Random allocation Adaptation, psychological +8

Effects of a mindfulness-based intervention on mindful eating, sweets consumption, and fasting glucose levels in obese adults: data from the SHINE randomized controlled trial.

Journal of Behavioral Medicine November 12, 2015 Ashley E Mason, Elissa S Epel, Jean L. Kristeller et al.

We evaluated changes in mindful eating as a potential mechanism underlying the effects of a mindfulness-based intervention for weight loss on eating of sweet foods and fasting glucose levels. We randomized 194 obese individuals (M age = 47.0 ± 12.7 years; BMI = 35.5 ± 3.6; 78% women) to a 5.5-month diet-exercise program with or without mindfulness training. The mindfulness group, relative to...

DOI: 10.1007/s10865-015-9692-8 Full text Humans Obesity Dietary carbohydrates Blood glucose +12

Neurophysiological Evidence for Remediation of Reward Processing Deficits in Chronic Pain and Opioid Misuse Following Treatment with Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement: Exploratory ERP Findings from a Pilot RCT

Journal of Behavioral Medicine November 11, 2014 E. Garland, Brett Froeliger, M. Howard

Abstract Dysregulated processing of natural rewards may be a central pathogenic process in the etiology and maintenance of prescription opioid misuse and addiction among chronic pain patients. This study examined whether a Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) intervention could augment natural reward processing through training in savoring as indicated by event-related brain...

DOI: 10.1007/s10865-014-9607-0 Full text

Mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR(BC)) in breast cancer: evaluating fear of recurrence (FOR) as a mediator of psychological and physical symptoms in a randomized control trial (RCT).

Journal of Behavioral Medicine November 27, 2012 Cecile A Lengacher, Melissa M Shelton, Richard R Reich et al.

To investigate the mechanism(s) of action of mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR(BC)) including reductions in fear of recurrence and other potential mediators. Eighty-two post-treatment breast cancer survivors (stages 0-III) were randomly assigned to a 6-week MBSR(BC) program (n = 40) or to usual care group (UC) (n = 42). Psychological and physical variables were assessed as potential...

DOI: 10.1007/s10865-012-9473-6 Full text Mindfulness Humans Breast neoplasms Recurrence +5

A randomized controlled trial of mindfulness-based stress reduction to manage affective symptoms and improve quality of life in gay men living with HIV.

Journal of Behavioral Medicine June 2012 Bill Gayner, Mary Jane Esplen, Peter DeRoche et al.

To determine whether MBSR groups would help gay men living with HIV improve psychosocial functioning and increase mindfulness compared to treatment-as-usual (TAU). 117 participants were randomized 2:1 to MBSR or TAU. No new psychosocial or psychopharmacological interventions were initiated within 2 months of baseline. Standardized questionnaires were administered pre-, postintervention and at 6...

DOI: 10.1007/s10865-011-9350-8 Full text

Impact of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on attention, rumination and resting blood pressure in women with cancer: a waitlist-controlled study.

Journal of Behavioral Medicine June 2012 Tavis S. Campbell, Laura E. Labelle, Simon L Bacon et al.

The present study is a waitlist-controlled investigation of the impact of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program on mindful attentiveness, rumination and blood pressure (BP) in women with cancer. Female post-treatment cancer patients were recruited from the MBSR program waitlist. Participants completed self-report measures of mindfulness and rumination and measured casual BP at...

DOI: 10.1007/s10865-011-9357-1 Full text

Mindfulness based stress reduction in post-treatment breast cancer patients: an examination of symptoms and symptom clusters.

Journal of Behavioral Medicine February 2012 Cecile A Lengacher, Richard R Reich, Janice Post-White et al.

To investigate prevalence and severity of symptoms and symptom clustering in breast cancer survivors who attended MBSR(BC). Women were randomly assigned into MBSR(BC) or Usual Care (UC). Eligible women were ≥ 21 years, had been diagnosed with breast cancer and completed treatment within 18 months of enrollment. Symptoms and interference with daily living were measured pre- and post-MBSR(BC)...

DOI: 10.1007/s10865-011-9346-4 Full text

Changes in spirituality partly explain health-related quality of life outcomes after Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.

Journal of Behavioral Medicine December 2011 Jeffrey M Greeson, Daniel M Webber, Moria J Smoski et al.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is a secular behavioral medicine program that has roots in meditative spiritual practices. Thus, spirituality may partly explain Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction outcomes. Participants (N = 279; M (SD) age = 45(12); 75% women) completed an online survey before and after an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program. Structural equation modeling was...

DOI: 10.1007/s10865-011-9332-x Full text

Migraines and meditation: does spirituality matter?

Journal of Behavioral Medicine August 2008 Amy B Wachholtz, Kenneth I Pargament

Migraine headaches are associated with symptoms of depression and anxiety (Waldie and Poulton Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry 72: 86-92, 2002) and feelings of low self-efficacy (French et al. Headache, 40: 647-656, 2000). Previous research suggests that spiritual meditation may ameliorate some of the negative traits associated with migraine headaches (Wachholtz and Pargament...

DOI: 10.1007/s10865-008-9159-2 Full text

Relationships between mindfulness practice and levels of mindfulness, medical and psychological symptoms and well-being in a mindfulness-based stress reduction program.

Journal of Behavioral Medicine February 2008 James Carmody, Ruth A. Baer

Relationships were investigated between home practice of mindfulness meditation exercises and levels of mindfulness, medical and psychological symptoms, perceived stress, and psychological well-being in a sample of 174 adults in a clinical Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. This is an 8- session group program for individuals dealing with stress-related problems, illness,...

DOI: 10.1007/s10865-007-9130-7 Full text

Is spirituality a critical ingredient of meditation? Comparing the effects of spiritual meditation, secular meditation, and relaxation on spiritual, psychological, cardiac, and pain outcomes.

Journal of Behavioral Medicine August 2005 Amy B Wachholtz, Kenneth I Pargament

This study compared secular and spiritual forms of meditation to assess the benefits of a spiritual intervention. Participants were taught a meditation or relaxation technique to practice for 20 min a day for two weeks. After two weeks, participants returned to the lab, practiced their technique for 20 min, and placed their hand in a cold-water bath of 2 degrees C for as long as they could...

DOI: 10.1007/s10865-005-9008-5 Full text

Effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction on medical and premedical students.

Journal of Behavioral Medicine December 1998 S L Shapiro, G E Schwartz, G Bonner

The inability to cope successfully with the enormous stress of medical education may lead to a cascade of consequences at both a personal and professional level. The present study examined the short-term effects of an 8-week meditation-based stress reduction intervention on premedical and medical students using a well-controlled statistical design. Findings indicate that participation in the...

DOI: 10.1023/a:1018700829825 Full text

Elevated serum dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate levels in practitioners of the Transcendental Meditation (TM) and TM-Sidhi programs.

Journal of Behavioral Medicine August 1992 J L Glaser, J L Brind, J H Vogelman et al.

Serum dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S) levels were measured in 270 men and 153 women who were experienced practitioners of the Transcendental Meditation (TM) and TM-Sidhi programs, mental techniques practiced twice daily, sitting quietly with the eyes closed. These were compared according to sex and 5-year age grouping to 799 male and 453 female nonmeditators. The mean DHEA-S levels in...

DOI: 10.1007/bf00844726 Full text

Personality correlates of meditation practice frequency and dropout in an outpatient population.

Journal of Behavioral Medicine December 1, 1988 M M Delmonte

A prospective study was conducted to determine personality trait correlates of regularity of meditation practice and dropout over a 2-year follow-up period in outpatients referred for relaxation therapy. Patients were supervised on a monthly basis and classified as regular vs. irregular practitioners or dropouts at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months after they began meditating on a daily basis. Short-term...

DOI: 10.1007/bf00844908 Humans Ambulatory care Patient compliance Personality tests +4

The clinical use of mindfulness meditation for the self-regulation of chronic pain.

Journal of Behavioral Medicine June 1985 Jon Kabat‐zinn, Leslie Lipworth, Robert Burney

Ninety chronic pain patients were trained in mindfulness meditation in a 10-week Stress Reduction and Relaxation Program. Statistically significant reductions were observed in measures of present-moment pain, negative body image, inhibition of activity by pain, symptoms, mood disturbance, and psychological symptomatology, including anxiety and depression. Pain-related drug utilization decreased...

DOI: 10.1007/bf00845519 Full text

Meditation training and essential hypertension: a methodological study.

Journal of Behavioral Medicine March 1980 P Seer, J M Raeburn

Meditation training appears to be a promising psychological approach to the control of hypertension. However, most studies to date have had serious deficiencies. This study attempted to correct many of these deficiencies. Forty-one unmedicated hypertensives referred by general practitioners were randomly allocated to three groups. The treatment group (SRELAX) underwent training procedures based...

DOI: 10.1007/bf00844914 Full text

A comparison of somatic relaxation and EEG activity in classical progressive relaxation and transcendental meditation.

Journal of Behavioral Medicine March 1980 Stephen Warrenburg, Robert R. Pagano, M Woods et al.

Oxygen consumption, electroencephalogram (EEG), and four other measures of somatic relaxation were monitored in groups of long-term practitioners of classical Jacobson's progressive relaxation (PR) and Transcendental Meditation (TM) and also in a group of novice PR trainees. All subjects (1) practiced relaxation or meditation (treatment), (2) sat with eyes closed (EC control), and (3) read from...

DOI: 10.1007/bf00844915 Full text

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