Training to improve mindfulness and reduce anxiety sensitivity
Interoceptive Training Enhanced Mindfulness (ITEM): Acceptability and Measurement
This study is exploring a new way to help Veterans who struggle with anxiety by teaching them mindfulness techniques to better handle the physical feelings that come with anxiety, and your feedback will help make this program even better!
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Medical Research Fdn/san Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11066461 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a new approach that combines mindfulness training with interoceptive exposure to help individuals manage anxiety sensitivity, which is the fear of physical sensations associated with anxiety. The study will involve Veterans who experience high anxiety sensitivity, where they will participate in a program designed to enhance their mindfulness and tolerance of internal sensations. By gathering feedback from participants, the researchers aim to refine this hybrid intervention and develop effective assessment tools for future studies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans experiencing high anxiety sensitivity and related mental health challenges.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience anxiety sensitivity or related disorders may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a more effective treatment for individuals struggling with anxiety sensitivity and related disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in combining mindfulness with cognitive behavioral approaches, suggesting potential success for this novel intervention.
Where this research is happening
San Diego, United States
- Veterans Medical Research Fdn/san Diego — San Diego, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lang, Ariel J — Veterans Medical Research Fdn/san Diego
- Study coordinator: Lang, Ariel J
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 below.