Research
Advancing the science of mindfulness
We partner with universities, labs, and non-profits to conduct rigorous research on mindfulness and meditation. Our global community of meditators makes large-scale studies possible.
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3,000+
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For researchers
Run your study with real meditators, worldwide.
Whether you're at a university, non-profit, or independent lab, if your project is rooted in science, we want to hear from you. We work with researchers of all scales, from small exploratory studies to large-scale RCTs.
We can help recruit participants from our pool of meditators, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners, across 190+ countries. Our community is diverse, engaged, and willing to contribute to research that advances the field.
How we work with researchers
Participant recruitment
Access our global pool of meditators. Typically $1 per participant for larger studies.
Custom development
Need bespoke features, content, or integration? We scope a budget based on your requirements.
Pro bono
Smaller projects or early-stage research? We regularly collaborate on a free basis.
Published research
2024 · University of Bath · British Journal of Health Psychology
Mindfulness improves psychological health and supports health behaviour cognitions
A large-scale RCT recruiting 1,247 adults from 91 countries. Participants used Medito's 30-Day Challenge for daily 10-minute mindfulness sessions. The trial found substantial improvements in psychological wellbeing, depression, anxiety, and sleep quality, with effects maintained at 2-month follow-up.
Remskar, Western, Ainsworth · Funded by ESRC (grant #2381338)
Read the paper ↗2025 · University of Bath · Mental Health and Physical Activity
Getting Active through Mindfulness: digital mindfulness-based intervention promoting physical activity
109 adults in England followed a 30-day programme combining step tracking with daily mindfulness via Medito. While short-term physical activity didn't increase, participants reported significantly stronger intentions to keep exercising — suggesting a foundation for longer-term behaviour change.
Dr. Masha Remskar
Read the paper ↗2023 · University of Bath · Mental Health and Physical Activity
Effects of combining physical activity with mindfulness on mental health: a systematic review
This review found mindfulness to be highly effective at reducing worry, stress, and anxiety while helping people live healthier lives. Based on these findings, Medito and the University of Bath created mindfulness audio courses designed to help people build an exercise habit.
Remskar et al.
Read the paper ↗2021 · SEGi University, Malaysia · PubMed Central
Use of a mindfulness application to promote students' mental well-being during COVID-19
218 dental students used the Medito app with weekly meditation sessions incorporated into their timetable. The study found a positive correlation between mindfulness and resilience, and that app-based meditation may temporarily benefit students' mental wellbeing.
Rath, Wong, Wong, Brockman
Read the paper ↗Current & upcoming projects
City St George's, University of London / University of Southampton
PendingUsing digital mindfulness to support people with Multiple Sclerosis and improve quality of life
Dr Angeliki Bogosian · Department of Psychology & Neuroscience, City St George's, University of London
University of Melbourne / Emory University
OngoingTracking Meditation Study — examining factors like readiness to change, stress levels, and personality traits to predict app engagement
Contemplative Studies Centre, University of Melbourne, in partnership with Emory University
University of Melbourne
Pending publicationPredictors of Engagement with a Popular Meditation App: A Prospective Study of Real-World Use
Adams, Davies, Wattanatakulchat, Galante, D'Alfonso, Van Dam · JMIR (submitted)
University of Pennsylvania
Early stagesInvestigating the efficacy of mindfulness in reducing anti-democratic support among intuitive thinkers
Andrew I. Thompson · Department of Political Science, University of Pennsylvania
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We're always looking for new collaborations with researchers, universities, and institutions. If your project is rooted in science, let's talk.
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