Mindfulness Meditation for Anxiety and Depression

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byNatalie Lecy

Age: 18 - 65

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of South Dakota

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this randomized control group is to learn about effective treatments for college students experiencing anxiety and/or depression. The main questions this clinical trial aims to answer are: 1) Can mindfulness-based treatments increase retention rates among first-generation college students? 1) Can mindfulness-based treatments decrease anxiety and/or depression among first-generation college students? Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two intervention groups: mindfulness meditation or psychoeducation. Researchers will compare outcomes from each group to explore treatment differences.

Research Team

Natalie Lecy

Principal Investigator

University of South Dakota

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for first-generation college students in rural areas who are struggling with anxiety and/or depression. Participants should be interested in exploring mindfulness-based treatments to potentially improve their mental health and increase their chances of staying in school.

Inclusion Criteria

I am 18 years old or older.

Currently enrolled in a four-year college in the United States

First-generation college student

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Exclusion Criteria

Non-English speaker

Not able to utilize WiFi or computer/tablet/smartphone

Not currently enrolled in a four-year college

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Treatment Details

Interventions

Mindfulness Meditation (Behavioral Intervention)
Psychoeducation (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe study is testing two different interventions: mindfulness meditation and psychoeducation, to see which one might better help reduce anxiety and depression among these students. It's a randomized control trial, meaning participants will be placed into either group by chance.

Participant Groups

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Mindfulness MeditationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will meet virtually with the mindfulness practitioner once a week for four weeks for 30-minute segments.

Group II: PsychoeducationActive Control1 Intervention

Participants will receive recordings online, once a week for four weeks which will be approximately 30 minutes in length.