Mindfulness Training for Vaping Teens
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this translational bench-to-bedside study is to examine the neurobiological effects of an evidence-based technology-delivered mindfulness training (MT) program on vaping-related rsFC alterations in hippocampal networks and testing whether changes in rsFC ((Delta)rsFC) in these networks predict reduction in tobacco vaping behaviors in adolescents. The study also aims to test the accessibility and feasibility of using this mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) platform as an implementation for widespread MT in adolescents....
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial requires that if you are on medication for depression, anxiety, or ADHD, your dose must have been stable for the past 3 months. So, you won't need to stop taking your current medications, but you shouldn't change the dose either.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program for vaping teens?
Is mindfulness training safe for humans?
How is the Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) treatment different from other treatments for vaping teens?
The Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) treatment is unique because it uses mindfulness meditation to help manage stress and improve mental health, rather than relying on medication. This approach is non-pharmacological, meaning it doesn't involve drugs, and it has been shown to reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression in various populations.14578
Research Team
Betty Jo Salmeron, M.D.
Principal Investigator
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for healthy teenagers who vape and are interested in trying a mindfulness-based stress reduction program to potentially reduce their vaping habits. Specific eligibility criteria details were not provided.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Training
Participants undergo in-person and technology-delivered mindfulness-based stress reduction training to study neurobehavioral correlates of nicotine vaping
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in vaping behavior, emotion regulation, and engagement with a smoking cessation app after MBSR training
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Lead Sponsor