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Mindfulness in University Students. ATENEU Program

Spain174 participantsStarted 2023-11-02

Plain-language summary

The study aims to examine the effects of a mindfulness-based intervention and a mindfulness-based intervention with virtual reality on occupational balance and on the reduction of psychological distress in university students (i.e. stress, anxiety and depression). The specific objectives will be to examine the effects of the intervention on other variables related to mental health, psychological functioning and occupations, and their maintenance at three months.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * being 18 years old or older * being a degree, master or doctorate student at Miguel Hernández University * speaking fluent Spanish * signing the informed consent form * having attended at least 4 of the 6 sessions (66% of the program) * internet access from a computer or smartphone to complete the online assessments and formal practices during the program. Exclusion Criteria: * miss more than 2 out of 6 sessions (33% of the program) * present a severe mental disorder in active phase diagnosed by a health professional (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) * are under the influence of alcohol or other drugs during sessions and/or assessments (determined by the program instructor) * participate in another standardized meditation program during the study period * withdrew before starting the intervention. * Additionally, should any participants require psychological or psychiatric treatment during the study, they will be excluded and referred to specialized care services.

What they're measuring

Change in Occupational Balance

Timeframe: Baseline (1 day), inter-session (one time per day over 42 days, from 1 week until 6 week), immediately post-intervention (6 weeks) and follow-up (18 weeks).

Change in Anxiety, Depression and Stress

Timeframe: Baseline (1 day), inter-session (one time per day over 42 days, from 1 week until 6 week), immediately post-intervention (6 weeks) and follow-up (18 weeks).

Change in Academic stress

Timeframe: Baseline (1 day), inter-session (one time per day over 42 days, from 1 week until 6 week), immediately post-intervention (6 weeks) and follow-up (18 weeks).

Change in Burnout

Timeframe: Baseline (1 day), inter-session (one time per day over 42 days, from 1 week until 6 week), immediately post-intervention (6 weeks) and follow-up (18 weeks).

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05929430

SponsorUniversidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-12

Contact for this trial

Alicia Sánchez Pérez, Ph.D

654486081 alicia.sanchez@umh.es

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Change in Occupational Balance

Timeframe: Baseline (1 day), inter-session (one time per day over 42 days, from 1 week until 6 week), immediately post-intervention (6 weeks) and follow-up (18 weeks).

Change in Anxiety, Depression and Stress

Timeframe: Baseline (1 day), inter-session (one time per day over 42 days, from 1 week until 6 week), immediately post-intervention (6 weeks) and follow-up (18 weeks).

Change in Academic stress

Timeframe: Baseline (1 day), inter-session (one time per day over 42 days, from 1 week until 6 week), immediately post-intervention (6 weeks) and follow-up (18 weeks).

Change in Burnout

Timeframe: Baseline (1 day), inter-session (one time per day over 42 days, from 1 week until 6 week), immediately post-intervention (6 weeks) and follow-up (18 weeks).