Reinforced mindfulness program to reduce problematic drinking in Hispanic emerging adults
A Reinforced Mindfulness-Based Intervention to Reduce Problematic Drinking Among Hispanic Emerging Adults: Feasibility and Acceptability
NA · Florida International University · NCT07192094
This program will test whether an 8-week in-person mindfulness course can help reduce binge drinking among Hispanic college students aged 18 to 25.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Florida International University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Miami, Florida) |
| Trial ID | NCT07192094 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial will enroll 120 self-identified Hispanic students (ages 18–25) enrolled at Florida International University and randomly assign 60 to an 8-week, 1.5-hour-per-week, in-person Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program and 60 to an assessment-only control group. Participants complete online surveys at baseline, after the 8-week period, and one month later, and provide a finger-prick blood sample and vital signs at baseline, 1 month, 2 months, and 3 months. The protocol targets students who report two or more heavy episodic drinking occasions in the prior 30 days, excluding those with very frequent binge episodes or weekly non-prescribed drug use. Participants receive gift card compensation for completing data collection timepoints.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are self-identified Hispanic FIU students aged 18–25 who had two or more heavy episodic drinking occasions in the past 30 days and do not meet exclusion criteria for very frequent bingeing or weekly other-substance use.
Not a fit: Those with five or more binge episodes in the past 30 days (averaging more than once per week), weekly or more frequent non-prescribed drug use, or who cannot attend in-person sessions are unlikely to benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lower episodes of heavy drinking and reduce stress among Hispanic emerging adults, improving short-term health and safety.
How similar studies have performed: Prior mindfulness programs have shown modest reductions in stress and some drinking behaviors, but culturally tailored MBSR interventions for Hispanic emerging adults are relatively novel and less well studied.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * self-identified Hispanic, * 18-25 years old, * engaged in 2 or more occasions of heavy episodic drinking occasions (HED) (4/5 drinks in one sitting for females/males) during the previous 30-days * actively enrolled FIU student. Exclusion Criteria Participants will be flagged for exclusion criteria if they report any of the following: * Five or more binge drinking episodes (5+ drinks in one sitting) in the past 30 days, which averages more than once per week. * Weekly or more frequent use of other substances, including non-prescribed prescription drugs, illegal drugs, inhalants, or synthetic drugs.
Where this trial is running
Miami, Florida
- Academic Health Center 5 (AHC 5) — Miami, Florida, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Michelle Hospital, PhD, LMHC — Florida International University
- Study coordinator: Michelle Hospital, PhD, LMHC
- Email: hospitam@fiu.edu
- Phone: 305-505-9337
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.
Conditions: MBSR, Young Adults, Heavy Episodic Drinking, Young adults, College Students, Ages 18 - 25, Binge Drinking, Stress