Mindfulness-Based Interventions Targeting First-Generation College Student Retention in Rural Environments

Part of paid clinical trials in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Sponsor
University of South Dakota
Study ID
NCT06789731
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 64 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Mindfulness Meditation — BEHAVIORAL
    Mindfulness meditation will be facilitated by a seasoned mindfulness practitioner. Participants will be guided through a loving kindness meditation adapted to apply to college communities and designed to help increase a sense of interconnectedness among their college community. They will also learn how to deconstruct feelings of anxiety and/or depression into sensory, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral components.
  • Psychoeducation — OTHER
    In the psychoeducation arm, participants will receive information related to creating connections with campus community and managing anxiety and/or depression through a presentation. They will also receive information on resources for connecting with their community and treating anxiety and/or depression.

Study Details

The goal of this randomized control group is to learn about effective treatments for college students experiencing anxiety and/or depression. The main questions this clinical trial aims to answer are: 1) Can mindfulness-based treatments increase retention rates among first-generation college students? 1) Can mindfulness-based treatments decrease anxiety and/or depression among first-generation college students? Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two intervention groups: mindfulness meditation or psychoeducation. Researchers will compare outcomes from each group to explore treatment differences.

Key Dates

Start date
Jan 1, 2025
Status verified
Jan 2026
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2026
Completion
Jun 30, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
53 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Mindfulness Meditation
    Participants will meet virtually with the mindfulness practitioner once a week for four weeks for 30-minute segments.
  • Active Comparator: Psychoeducation
    Participants will receive recordings online, once a week for four weeks which will be approximately 30 minutes in length.

Primary Outcome Measure

Intention to Persist in College [ Time Frame: Baseline, post treatment (one week after the final treatment session), and follow-up (one month after the final treatment session) ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of South DakotaSioux FallsSouth Dakota57107
Natalie Lecy, PhD
[email protected]
8019103165
Natalie Lecy, PhD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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