Mindfulness for Stress and ADHD

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

+1 other location

Overseen ByNancy L. Heath, Ph.D.

Age: 18 - 65

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Recruiting

Sponsor: McGill University

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The present study will use a randomized controlled design to investigate group differences between university students with self-reported stress (comparison group), ADHD, or a history of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) in response to a four-week mindfulness instruction program across conditions (formal mindfulness program, informal mindfulness program, inactive control) in terms of the intervention's acceptability and effectiveness.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for McGill or Concordia University students aged 18-29 who self-report stress, ADHD, or have a history of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) on at least five different days in the past year. It's not open to those whose NSSI doesn't meet specific recent and frequent criteria.

Inclusion Criteria

Current student at McGill University or Concordia University

Either self-reported stress or self-reported ADHD or a self-reported history of engaging in NSSI on at least 5 separate days in the last year

I am between 18 and 29 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

Having a history of NSSI that does not fulfill the recency/frequency requirement

Participant Groups

The study compares two types of mindfulness programs: formal and informal instruction, over four weeks. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of these programs or a control group without any intervention to see which is more acceptable and effective.

3Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Informal mindfulness instructionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Group II: Formal mindfulness instructionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Group III: Inactive controlActive Control1 Intervention

An equal number of university students from all groups will participate in this arm (i.e., those with ADHD, those with a history of nonsuicidal self-injury, and those with self-reported stress). Participants assigned to the inactive control condition will not complete any tasks during the four-week intervention period.