Stimulated brains and meditative minds: A systematic review on combining low intensity transcranial electrical stimulation and meditation in humans.
Int J Clin Health Psychol February 3, 2023 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijchp.2023.100369 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThis systematic review examines studies that combine low-intensity transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) with meditation in humans. The review finds that combining tES with meditation is feasible and may enhance certain meditation-related outcomes, such as attention and self-regulation, compared to meditation alone. However, the evidence is preliminary due to small sample sizes, heterogeneous study designs, and limited replication. The authors suggest that the combination approach holds promise for improving cognitive and emotional well-being but call for more rigorous research to establish efficacy and optimal protocols.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Systematic review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Combining low-intensity transcranial electrical stimulation with meditation is feasible and may enhance attention and self-regulation, but evidence is preliminary. |
Abstract
Stimulated brains and meditative minds: A systematic review on combining low intensity transcranial electrical stimulation and meditation in humans.