Culturally adapted mindfulness program to help young Hispanic adults cut down risky drinking
A Reinforced Mindfulness-Based Intervention to Reduce Problematic Drinking among Hispanic Emerging Adults: Feasibility and Acceptability
['FUNDING_R01'] · FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY · NIH-11137745
This project sees whether a culturally adapted mindfulness program can help Hispanic emerging adults reduce risky drinking and stay engaged with the program.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (MIAMI, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11137745 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
You would be offered a mindfulness-based program that has been adapted for Hispanic young adults and their life stage. The team used community input and cultural-adaptation steps to shape the sessions and materials. The project also tests ways to boost attendance and keep people involved so the program is acceptable and doable. If needed, the program targets skills like self-control and stress management that can help reduce problematic drinking.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are Hispanic emerging adults (roughly ages 18–25) who currently engage in risky or binge drinking and are willing to try a mindfulness-based program.
Not a fit: People who are not Hispanic, are outside the emerging-adult age range, or who have severe alcohol dependence needing medical detox or intensive treatment may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could reduce risky drinking and lower the chance of later alcohol problems for Hispanic emerging adults.
How similar studies have performed: Mindfulness-based programs have shown promise for reducing alcohol use in some groups, but applying culturally tailored mindfulness with reinforced engagement for Hispanic emerging adults is relatively new.
Where this research is happening
MIAMI, UNITED STATES
- FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY — MIAMI, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HOSPITAL, MICHELLE MARIE — FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: HOSPITAL, MICHELLE MARIE
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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