N/A
Completed N=93
Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction for Urban Youth
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00661271 ↗Enrolled (actual)
93
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jun 2018
Primary outcomePrimary: Mindful Attention and Awareness Scale (MAAS) — 3.79; 3.66; 1.71; 1.56 units on a scale
Summary
Our uncontrolled study of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for urban youth suggests benefits in mental health and quality of life outcomes. To evaluate further the specific effects of MBSR, we are conducting a small randomized controlled trial of the MBSR program compared with a health education program.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Mindful Attention and Awareness Scale (MAAS) |
3.79; 3.66; 1.71; 1.56; 1.54; 1.18 | — |
| SECONDARY Quality of Life |
2.22; 1.63; 1.86; 1.63; 2.38; 2.09 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- 14-22 year old youth who receive primary care at the Harriet Lane Clinic or Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Exclusion Criteria
- Significant developmental, behavioral, substance abuse, or psychiatric disorders
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00661271). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.