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Theta- and Alpha-Tuned Meditation for Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia

NCT07437365 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 90

Last updated 2026-02-27

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Summary

This study done at the psychiatrics hospital of the cross Lebanon examined whether guided meditation combined with special sound stimulation (binaural beats) could help reduce negative symptoms of schizophrenia, such as low motivation and social withdrawal. Ninety inpatients participated in a six-week program and were assigned to meditation alone or meditation combined with either alpha- or theta-frequency sound stimulation.

Results showed that patients who received meditation with binaural beats improved more than those who had meditation alone. The greatest improvement was seen in the theta-frequency group. Although not all differences were statistically significant, the findings suggest that this simple, low-cost, non-medication approach may help reduce persistent negative symptoms. Larger studies are needed to confirm these results.

Conditions

  • Schizophenia Disorder

Interventions

DEVICE

Alpha binaural beats

Group A Intervention: Participants in this group listened to pre-recorded guided meditation sessions that included affirmations targeting negative symptoms, combined with calming background music and alpha-frequency binaural beats (10 Hz). To maintain engagement, four unique meditation scripts were prepared, with one script delivered per session day and repeated in sequence over the six-week intervention period. All sessions were delivered using high-fidelity wireless headphones to ensure consistent and clear auditory stimulation. This behavioral intervention aimed to improve motivation, emotional expression, and social engagement in patients with schizophrenia.

DEVICE

Theta binaural beats

Group B Intervention: Participants in this group listened to the same pre-recorded guided meditation sessions and calming background music as Group A, but the audio was combined with theta-frequency binaural beats (6 Hz). Four unique meditation scripts were delivered in sequence, one per session day, and repeated over the six-week intervention period to maintain engagement. Sessions were administered using high-fidelity wireless headphones to ensure clear and consistent delivery. This behavioral intervention aimed to enhance motivation, emotional expression, and social engagement in patients with schizophrenia, with theta-frequency stimulation intended to provide additional modulation of brain rhythms.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Psychiatric Hospital of the Cross

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-08-05
Primary Completion
2025-10-16
Completion
2025-10-31

Countries

  • Lebanon

Study Locations

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