Altered states of consciousness caused by a mindfulness-based programme up to a year later: Results from a randomised controlled trial.
Julieta Galante, Jesus Montero-Marin, Maris Vainre, Géraldine Dufour, Javier García-campayo, Peter B. Jones
PLoS One July 17, 2024 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0305928 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 670 |
| Population | University of Cambridge students without severe mental illness |
| Intervention | Mindfulness-based programme |
| Duration | 8-week intervention, 12-month follow-up |
| Topics | Meditation Altered states of consciousness |
| Keywords | Awareness Present moment Attentiveness Contemplation Consciousness Perception Subjective experience Mental state Well-being Mental health Inner peace Calm Serenity Psychological health Positive shifts Personal growth Long-term effects Enduring benefits Lasting changes Sustained impact Persistence Prolonged effects |
| Citations | 8 |
| Key findings | Mindfulness-based programme participation led to increased reports of altered states of consciousness that were maintained one year later. |
Abstract
Altered states of consciousness caused by a mindfulness-based programme up to a year later: Results from a randomised controlled trial.