To investigate the effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) combined with cardiopulmonary rehabilitation (CR) training on cardiopulmonary function, oxygen delivery efficiency, and psychological stress in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). A total of 50 clinically stable PAH patients were randomly assigned to an intervention group (N = 25) and a control group (N =...
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common pregnancy complication associated with substantial maternal and fetal health risks. Apart from metabolic disturbances, a confirmed GDM diagnosis often elicits anxiety, depression, and diabetes-specific distress, which may activate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, exacerbate insulin resistance, and undermine glycemic regulation,...
Substance use disorders (SUDs) are often associated with patients' experiencing cravings, risk of relapse and poorsleep quality, all of which significantly affect their chance of recovery. In the present research, a systematic review has been used to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) in reducing substance cravings and improving sleep quality among clients with...
2026Tiago Figueiredo, Laura Benítez, Petra Nováková
Objective: The objective of this study was to apply a causal forest machine learning algorithm to estimate the conditional average treatment effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on pain interference and identify the specific baseline characteristics of women with chronic pain who derive the greatest therapeutic benefit. Methods and Materials: This randomized controlled trial included a...
Since the introduction of mindfulness into China, significant progress has been achieved in clinical and public health domains. However, current domestic research remains overly reliant on Western models such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), revealing bottlenecks in cultural adaptability, a lack of ethical dimensions, and difficulties...
Women's Health2026Prabhadini Godage, Oonagh M Giggins, Julie Doyle et al.
BackgroundGestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) presents significant psychological and behavioural challenges, with diagnosis often triggering stress, anxiety, and fear. Despite these burdens, structured psychosocial support remains limited within existing GDM care. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) show promise for reducing distress in perinatal contexts, but few are tailored to the unique...
Despite the dramatic growth in the number of clinical trials of meditation and/or mindfulness-based interventions (MMBIs), most trials focus on self-reported or psychological outcomes, less is known about the potential neuroplastic effects of MMBI practice and benefits for brain health. In this review, we aimed to map the extent and nature of existing research on this topic, identify...
Combat-related stress is associated with autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysregulation-sympathetic predominance, reduced vagal tone, and decreased heart rate variability (HRV)-linked to increased cardiovascular risk. Non-pharmacological interventions targeting autonomic regulation show promise, but controlled studies in combat-exposed populations remain limited. We assessed whether adding a...
Objective: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and transdiagnostic treatment in reducing fear of happiness among mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder. Methods and Materials: The study employed a quasi-experimental design with pretest–posttest and a control group. The statistical population consisted of mothers of children with autism...
Aims: This study of people with motor neurone disease (MND) and caregivers examined how baseline levels of psychological distress influenced engagement with and psychological responses to a mindfulness intervention. This was with a view to guiding how services can best target mindfulness programs. Methods: Forty participants completed an MND-adapted four-session mindfulness-based stress...