Mindfulness program for youth with anxiety and depression

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• 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

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.