Reinforced mindfulness program to help Hispanic young adults drink less
Official title: A Reinforced Mindfulness-Based Intervention to Reduce Problematic Drinking among Hispanic Emerging Adults: Feasibility and Acceptability
Funded at Florida International University · NIH-11408706 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A culturally tailored mindfulness-based program is being tested to help Hispanic emerging adults who drink reduce problematic drinking and stay engaged with healthy habits.
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 | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $435,378 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AA030976-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11408706 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Hispanic individuals aged roughly 18-25 who currently engage in problematic drinking.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without problematic drinking or those not open to mindfulness-based approaches may see limited benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests a reinforced mindfulness-based intervention designed specifically for Hispanic emerging adults who drink. It aims to improve self-regulation and adherence by using community-informed adaptations and strategies that fit development during emerging adulthood. The study focuses on feasibility and acceptability, to see if the program can be delivered in real-world settings and kept appealing to participants. If feasible, the approach could pave the way for larger trials to reduce risky drinking and its consequences in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience fewer binge drinking episodes and better ability to manage urges and stress.
How similar studies have gone: Previous MBIs show promise for reducing alcohol use, but this study focuses on culturally adapting the approach for Hispanic emerging adults, which 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.