Mindfulness and Student Health

University of Jaén

Status: Completed

Conditions: University Students

Treatments: Other: MBI (Mindfulness-Based Intervention)

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06516536

UJAEN.

Details and patient eligibility

About

In recent years, there has been growing interest in the well-being and mental health of college students, driven by a significant increase in mental health problems within this population. Several mindfulness interventions, a technique to improve present moment awareness and emotional acceptance, have shown positive results in improving mental health and developing healthy lifestyle habits in this group.

A recent systematic review with meta-analysis (González et al. 2023) indicates that not only the complete standardized 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program but also other Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBI) are effective. Compared to MBSR, other MBIs require less time commitment, making them more accessible to a larger population and potentially improving program adherence.

In this study, the researchers compare the results of two interventions, one with MBSR (both in-person and virtual) and another with a shorter MBI (in-person) in a sample of 100 university students. Using four different tools as pre- and post-test measures (Healthy Lifestyle Questionnaire [CEVS-2], Mental Health Continuous Form [MHC-SF], Perceived Stress Scale [PSS], and Mood Regulation Skills Questionnaire). emotions [ERSQ] ]), researchers aim to establish the potential degree of health improvement that different mindfulness interventions can have on the health of university students.

Enrollment: 101 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 25 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Individuals enrolled in university education programs.
• Specific age range that fits the typical characteristics of college students (e.g., 18-25 years old).
• Participants who have given informed consent to participate in the study.
• Students who can commit to participating in the intervention sessions and completing the evaluation questionnaires.

Exclusion criteria

• Individuals with medical conditions that could interfere with safe participation in mindfulness sessions (e.g., serious cardiovascular conditions, respiratory disorders).
• Students who have significant difficulties in language comprehension or communication that may affect participation and evaluation.
• Students who are currently actively participating in other similar mindfulness programs could be excluded to avoid bias in the results.
• Individuals with diagnoses of unstabilized serious mental disorders who may require more intensive clinical management.
• Students who are unable to commit to scheduled dates and times for interventions and assessments.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Double Blind

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101 participants in 2 patient groups

Control Group (CG)

No Intervention group

Description:

A control group (CG) that will not undergo treatment, which will be evaluated in the pre and post phase of the study.

Experimental Group

Experimental group

Description:

In-person MBI: Intervention from Monday to Thursday, carried out in the first 20 minutes of class. Approach to mindfulness meditation, body scanning and simple yoga postures.

Treatment:

Other: MBI (Mindfulness-Based Intervention)