Mindfulness program for youth with anxiety and depression
Examining the Effectiveness of a Mindfulness-based Intervention for Underserved Adolescents With and Without Caregiver Involvement
This study is testing a 9-week mindfulness program for teens with anxiety or depression to see if doing it together with a parent or caregiver helps improve their mental health.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of California, Los Angeles Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Imperial, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT05353751 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot intervention explores the effects of a digitally-based mindfulness program called the Kind Minds Program, designed for adolescents aged 12 to 17 with anxiety or depression. The program lasts for 9 weeks and involves both the adolescent and their parent or caregiver participating together. The study aims to assess whether simultaneous participation enhances the mental health benefits for the adolescent. A total of 30 parent-child pairs will be enrolled to evaluate the effectiveness of this combined approach.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adolescents aged 12-17 with a current diagnosis of anxiety or depression, along with one of their parents or caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients with current substance use disorders, suicidality, or certain severe mental health conditions may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce anxiety and depression symptoms in adolescents while also benefiting their parents or caregivers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that mindfulness interventions can effectively reduce anxiety and depression symptoms, but this specific combined approach is novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants will include: 1. one adolescent (aged 12-17 years) with a current diagnosis of an anxiety or depressive disorder) 2. one of their parents/caregivers. 3. Both adolescent and caregiver must speak English to the degree necessary to participate in the intervention program, which is only available in English. 4. Parent and youth must have a smart phone and be willing to download the online mindfulness program. Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusion criteria apply to both caregiver and adolescent and include: 1. current alcohol or substance use disorder or suicidality 2. lifetime diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, autism, conduct disorder, or developmental delay diagnosed by an independent evaluator; 3. English reading level below 4th grade 4. non English speaking 5. currently receiving mindfulness-based mental health services or taking medication to treat anxiety or depression.
Where this trial is running
Imperial, California
- Imperial High School — Imperial, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Denise A Chavira, PhD — University of California, Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Denise A Chavira, PhD
- Email: dchavira@psych.ucla.edu
- Phone: 3108258466
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.