TOP-5 studies on meditation and mindfulness from 02.09.2026 - 09.09.2026
The effectiveness of therapeutic physical activity for non-specific chronic low back pain according to the FITT principle: a systematic review with meta-analyses; The impact of physical exercise on symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis; Neuroscience of religious and spiritual practices: a systematic review of neurotheological evidence; Smartphone-oriented ecological momentary intervention for mental health in the workplace: a randomized controlled trial; Digital mindfulness intervention for pregnant women with affective disorders and acute stress reactions: a pre-specified secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial.
5. The effectiveness of therapeutic exercises for non-specific chronic low back pain according to the FITT principle: a systematic review with meta-analyses.
About the study.
The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of physical therapy interventions differing in frequency, intensity, type, and duration in patients with non-specific chronic low back pain. The study analyzed randomized controlled trials comparing different exercise programs.
Results.
High-frequency programs (≥3 sessions per week) showed statistically significant improvements in long-term disability compared to low-frequency programs. Sensorimotor exercises, yoga, and assisted exercises demonstrated statistically significant reductions in disability compared to other methods.
4. The impact of physical exercise on symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
About the study.
The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the impact of structured physical activity programs on the severity of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and to explore potential moderators.
Results.
The combined data showed that physical exercise interventions were associated with a significant reduction in PTSD symptoms (Hedges' g = -0.49, 95% CI -0.76 to -0.22). Subgroup analyses indicated that yoga and studies with military participants showed larger effect sizes, although the differences between subgroups were not statistically significant. The duration of training did not have a significant impact on treatment outcomes.
3. Neuroscience of religious and spiritual practices: a systematic review of neurotheological data.
About the study.
The aim of the study was to systematically review neuroscientific data on religious and spiritual practices. The study focused on various traditions and practices, including meditation, prayer, and rituals, using neuroimaging methods.
Results.
It was shown that practices induce changes in brain structure and function, including activity in the prefrontal cortex, anterior cingulate cortex, and default mode network. Specific signatures for different practices were identified: meditation was associated with suppression of the DMN, prayer with social cognition networks, and mystical states with the most distributed profiles of activity.