Mindfulness program with a multi-method support for college students to handle stress
Official title: Testing a Mindfulness-Based Intervention with a Multi-Modal Adaptive Supplement for Stress-Related Problems in College Students
Funded at Colorado State University · NIH-11380554 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program combines mindfulness training with a smart multi-method support to help college students manage stress and anxiety.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Colorado State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fort Collins, United States) |
| Project start | August 22, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $414,282 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AT012652-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11380554 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are 21 years or older college students experiencing stress or anxiety who are willing to participate in a mindfulness-based intervention.
✕Less likely to help
Students not seeking mindfulness-based approaches or those with contraindicating mental health conditions may see limited benefit.
What this research studies
This project adapts an evidence-based mindfulness program for late adolescents and young adults in college. It adds a flexible, technology-backed support system to help students practice mindfulness daily and stay engaged. The study will track mental health outcomes and how well the combined approach works in real campus settings. If successful, it could offer a scalable way to reduce distress for many students who don’t get traditional counseling.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, students could experience lower stress and better emotional regulation through an accessible, tech-supported mindfulness program.
How similar studies have gone: Prior MBIs show modest improvements; adding a multi-modal supplement is a novel enhancement with potential for greater benefit.
Where this research is happening
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Colorado State University
Fort Collins, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lucas-Thompson, Rachel — Colorado State University
- Study coordinator: Lucas-Thompson, Rachel
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.