MS quality of life, depression, and fatigue improve after mindfulness training: a randomized trial.

Study at a glance

Characteristics	Randomized controlled trial Peer reviewed
Population	People with multiple sclerosis
Intervention	Mindfulness training
Topics	Depression Meditation
Key findings	Mindfulness training improved MS-related quality of life, reduced depression, and alleviated fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis.

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