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Effect of Mindfulness Versus Loving-kindness Training on Leukocyte Gene Expression in Midlife Adults Raised in Low-Socioeconomic Status Households.

Taylor N WestJieni ZhouMary M BrantleySumi L KimJeffrey BrantleySharon SalzbergSteve W ColeBarbara L Fredrickson
Published in: Mindfulness (2022)
This study is the first to examine whether the biological impact of childhood low-SES can be reversed in mid-life through meditation interventions. Results suggest mindfulness meditation may be a viable option for improving health outcomes in this at-risk population. Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02400593.
Keyphrases
  • gene expression
  • chronic pain
  • dna methylation
  • clinical trial
  • study protocol
  • phase iii
  • randomized controlled trial
  • phase ii