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Mindfulness-Based Substance Use Prevention (MINDS-UP)
Sponsor: New York State Psychiatric Institute
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the feasibility, behavioral/neural mechanisms, and preliminary efficacy of "MINDfulness-based Substance Use Prevention Program," or "MINDS-UP", a novel substance use prevention meditation intervention for children and adolescents between the ages of 10 and 14. The aims of the study are: Aim 1: Determine feasibility and acceptability of MINDS-UP as a preventive intervention via a) retention, b) attendance, c) teacher-rated participation, d) student-rated participation, e) homework completion, and f) acceptability. Aim 2: Evaluate neuropsychological mechanisms (target engagement) of MINDS-UP. Aim 3 (Exploratory): Assess preliminary efficacy of MINDS-UP on substance use initiation (SUI).
Official title: Mindfulness-Based Substance Use Prevention (MINDS-UP): a Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
10 Years - 14 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2026-10-01
Completion Date
2028-01-01
Last Updated
2026-09-25
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
MINDS-UP
MINDS-UP is a substance use prevention program for children/adolescents.It consists of 4 x 60-minute sessions, once weekly over 4 weeks. The four MINDS-UP classes will focus on the following: Mindfulness of Body; Mindfulness of Mind; Mindfulness of Environment/Community; Kindness, Compassion, Joy and Equanimity, respectively.
Prevention Plus Wellness
PPW is a standardized, empirically-based intervention for substance use prevention in adolescents ages 10-14. It consists of 1 45 minute self-administered online course.