Effect of meditation on clinical symptoms and gray matter volume in chronic schizophrenia: a randomized controlled trial.

Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin NeurosciMay 19, 2026 (epub)
Clinical ResearchPsychiatryOpen access

Mi Yang, Yuzheng Ma, Jialong Huang et al.

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This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of meditation on clinical symptoms and gray matter volume in 58 male inpatients with chronic schizophrenia. Results showed that meditation significantly inhibited gray matter atrophy and correlated with reductions in PANSS scores, indicating its potential as a therapeutic intervention for alleviating symptoms in this population.

Key findings

  • Meditation significantly inhibited extensive regional atrophy of gray matter volume.
  • GMV change rate in the right thalamus correlated with reductions in PANSS positive, negative, and total scores.
  • The GMV change rate in the right insula was positively correlated with PANSS scores.
  • The right supplementary motor area GMV change rate correlated with negative PANSS scores.

Why it matters

Understanding the neurobiological effects of meditation on schizophrenia can enhance treatment options. This study suggests meditation may improve clinical symptoms and brain structure, offering a non-pharmacological approach to patient care.

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PubMed · PMID 42154270Free full text on PubMed Central

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