Mindfulness training for resilient students in marginalized communities
Project STRIVE (STudents RIsing Above) - Offsetting the Health and Mental Health Costs of Resilience
This study is testing whether mindfulness training can help high school students from marginalized communities manage stress and improve their emotional health while they succeed in school.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 504 (estimated) |
| Ages | 13 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of California, Los Angeles Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Los Angeles, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT05846282 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention focuses on high school students from marginalized communities who demonstrate resilience in academics but may face health and mental health challenges as a result. The study will randomly assign eligible BIPOC students to either the SOAR program, which provides academic skills training, or the STRIVE intervention, which offers mindfulness-based training aimed at improving emotion regulation and reducing stress. Over three academic years, the program will be led by diverse staff and will monitor participant enrollment and data collection to ensure effective implementation. The goal is to address the health disparities and internalizing symptoms that may arise from the pressures of academic achievement.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are high-achieving BIPOC students enrolled in 10th or 11th grade at participating high schools.
Not a fit: Students with intellectual disabilities may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could improve the mental and physical health outcomes of resilient students facing academic and racialized stress.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using mindfulness interventions to improve mental health outcomes in similar populations, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Enrolled in 10th or 11th grade at a participating high school * Black, Latinx, Asian American/Pacific Islander, or American Indian/Alaskan Native * High achieving (e.g., GPA above 3.5 and/or in the top 20% of their grade, enrolled in advanced classes such as AP/IB/honors classes) Exclusion Criteria: * Intellectual Disability
Where this trial is running
Los Angeles, California
- University of California — Los Angeles, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Anna S Lau, PhD — University of California, Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Anna S Lau, PhD
- Email: alau@psych.ucla.edu
- Phone: (310) 206-5363
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.