Using mindfulness techniques to help college students manage stress and anxiety
Testing a Mindfulness-Based Intervention with a Multi-Modal Adaptive Supplement for Stress-Related Problems in College Students
['FUNDING_R01'] · COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10785359
This study is exploring a mindfulness program made just for college students dealing with stress, helping them learn easy ways to manage their emotions and feel less anxious or depressed through group sessions and helpful tech tools.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (FORT COLLINS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10785359 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates a mindfulness-based intervention designed specifically for college students facing stress-related problems. It combines traditional mindfulness practices with a multi-modal adaptive supplement to enhance the effectiveness of the intervention. The approach aims to provide students with accessible tools to improve their emotional regulation and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Participants will engage in group sessions and utilize technological supports to practice mindfulness in their daily lives.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are college students aged 18 to 24 who are experiencing stress-related issues.
Not a fit: Patients who are not enrolled in college or who do not experience stress-related problems may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide college students with effective strategies to manage stress and improve their mental health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mindfulness-based interventions can be effective for stress reduction, and this approach builds on those findings with innovative technological enhancements.
Where this research is happening
FORT COLLINS, UNITED STATES
- COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY — FORT COLLINS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LUCAS-THOMPSON, RACHEL — COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: LUCAS-THOMPSON, RACHEL
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.