Mindfulness for Stress and ADHD
Recruiting at 1 trial location
NL
Overseen byNancy L. Heath, Ph.D.
Age: 18 - 65
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Recruiting
Sponsor: McGill University
No Placebo Group
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The present study will use a randomized controlled design to investigate group differences between university students with self-reported stress (comparison group), ADHD, or a history of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) in response to a four-week mindfulness instruction program across conditions (formal mindfulness program, informal mindfulness program, inactive control) in terms of the intervention's acceptability and effectiveness.
Research Team
NL
Nancy L. Heath, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
McGill University
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for McGill or Concordia University students aged 18-29 who self-report stress, ADHD, or have a history of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) on at least five different days in the past year. It's not open to those whose NSSI doesn't meet specific recent and frequent criteria.Inclusion Criteria
Current student at McGill University or Concordia University
Either self-reported stress or self-reported ADHD or a self-reported history of engaging in NSSI on at least 5 separate days in the last year
I am between 18 and 29 years old.
Exclusion Criteria
Having a history of NSSI that does not fulfill the recency/frequency requirement
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Formal mindfulness instruction (Behavioral Intervention)
- Informal mindfulness instruction (Behavioral Intervention)
Trial OverviewThe study compares two types of mindfulness programs: formal and informal instruction, over four weeks. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of these programs or a control group without any intervention to see which is more acceptable and effective.
Participant Groups
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Informal mindfulness instructionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Formal mindfulness instructionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group III: Inactive controlActive Control1 Intervention
An equal number of university students from all groups will participate in this arm (i.e., those with ADHD, those with a history of nonsuicidal self-injury, and those with self-reported stress). Participants assigned to the inactive control condition will not complete any tasks during the four-week intervention period.
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
McGill University
Lead Sponsor
Trials
421
Recruited
1,017,000+
Concordia University, Montreal
Collaborator
Trials
30
Recruited
5,200+
University of Ottawa
Collaborator
Trials
231
Recruited
267,000+
University of Toronto
Collaborator
Trials
739
Recruited
1,125,000+