N/A N=93 Randomized Double-blind Treatment

Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction for Urban Youth

Stress, Psychological

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Jun 2018

Primary outcome: Primary: Mindful Attention and Awareness Scale (MAAS) — 3.79; 3.66; 1.71; 1.56 units on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) (Behavioral); Healthy topics (Behavioral)
Age: Pediatric, Adult · 14+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University
Primary completion: Mar 2012

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	—

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.

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

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