Meditation training for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a randomized clinical trial

Studies investigating psychological interventions for the promotion of well‐being in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are lacking. The purpose of the current study was to examine the use of an ALS‐specific mindfulness‐based intervention for improving quality of life in this population.

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