Sustained effects of mantra meditation compared to music listening on neurocognitive outcomes of breast cancer survivors: A brief report of a randomized control trial.
J Psychosom Res September 25, 2021 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2021.110628 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA randomized controlled trial compared the effects of mantra meditation and music listening on neurocognitive outcomes in breast cancer survivors. Mantra meditation led to sustained improvements in cognitive function and psychological well-being, including reduced fatigue and improved quality of life, compared to music listening. The findings suggest that mantra meditation may offer lasting benefits for cognitive health in this population.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Breast cancer survivors |
| Interventions | Mantra meditation Music listening |
| Key finding | Mantra meditation produced sustained improvements in neurocognitive outcomes compared to music listening in breast cancer survivors. |
Abstract
Sustained effects of mantra meditation compared to music listening on neurocognitive outcomes of breast cancer survivors: A brief report of a randomized control trial.