Mindfulness techniques to help Latinx young adults reduce drinking problems
Official title: A Reinforced Mindfulness-Based Intervention to Reduce Problematic Drinking among Latinx Emerging Adults: Feasibility and Acceptability
Funded at Florida International University · NIH-10896976 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a friendly mindfulness program just for Latinx young adults who are having issues with drinking, helping them learn new ways to manage their habits and live healthier lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida International University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Miami, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $425,652 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AA030976-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10896976 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Latinx emerging adults who engage in problematic drinking behaviors.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Latinx or those who do not engage in problematic drinking may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a mindfulness-based intervention specifically designed for Latinx emerging adults who struggle with problematic drinking. It aims to adapt existing mindfulness practices to be culturally relevant and accessible, using community-based methods to ensure the program meets the needs of participants. By enhancing self-regulation skills, the intervention seeks to reduce alcohol misuse and promote healthier lifestyles among this population. Participants will engage in activities that foster mindfulness and coping strategies to address their drinking behaviors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective strategies for reducing alcohol misuse among Latinx emerging adults, improving their overall health and well-being.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that mindfulness-based interventions can be effective in reducing alcohol use, although this specific adaptation for Latinx emerging adults is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Florida International University
Miami, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hospital, Michelle Marie — Florida International University
- Study coordinator: Hospital, Michelle Marie
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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.