Study Summary
This trial found that a questionnaire measure of mindfulness moderates the relationship between alcohol misuse and attention to reward, which could inspire new strategies to prevent alcohol and substance use disorders.
- Alcoholism
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Treatment Effectiveness
Effectiveness Progress
Study Objectives
2 Primary · 2 Secondary · Reporting Duration: 10 weeks
Trial Safety
Safety Progress
Trial Design
2 Treatment Groups
Navigating College (NC) Training
1 of 2
Koru Mindfulness (KM) Training
1 of 2
Active Control
Experimental Treatment
18 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: Koru Mindfulness (KM) Training · No Placebo Group · N/A
Trial Logistics
Trial Timeline
Who is running the clinical trial?
Eligibility Criteria
Age 18 - 19 · All Participants · 5 Total Inclusion Criteria
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this research protocol permit persons under the age of sixty to participate?
"To be eligible for this particular clinical trial, applicants must fall within the bounds of 18 and 19 years old. In contrast, there are 44 trials specifically targeting patients younger than 18 as well as 751 studies directed at individuals above 65 years old." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Does my medical history qualify me to enroll in this experiment?
"For this research project, 18 adolescents aged between eighteen and nineteen with impaired cognition need to be recruited. Qualifications for potential participants include medical healthiness, native-English or fluency obtained before the age of seven, self-reported history of at least four episodes of binge drinking (four drinks in two hours for females; five drinks in two hours for males), high school graduation and first year college enrollment status." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Are there any available openings for this clinical research endeavor?
"According to the clinical trials database, this study is still accepting participants. It was first announced on October 10th 2022 and has since had its details modified as recently as 5th of October in the same year." - Anonymous Online Contributor
To what extent is enrollment available for this medical trial?
"Indeed, the data posted on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this medical trial is open to recruitment and actively seeking participants. Initially published on October 10th 2022, it was last updated five days ago with a target of 18 volunteers from one research site." - Anonymous Online Contributor