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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
36 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2016-02-29
2017-04-30
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Additionally, the duration of the study will consist of a 6-week time-period, with the intervention occurring at either 2- or 4-weeks, creating a mixed-design model. This model will require fewer participants and allow the evaluation of individual differences related to intervention effectiveness. Additionally, this will enable the comparison of whether participants who were provided with the intervention at 2-weeks, compared to 4-weeks, were able to reduce their urge-related behaviors earlier. It is hypothesized that:
1. The Surf the Urge mindfulness intervention will decrease various urge-related behaviors (e.g., substance use, deliberate self-harm); however, this intervention will not directly affect a participant's self reported urge levels. Furthermore, individuals in the 2- week intervention group will reduce their urge-related behaviors sooner than those in the 4-week intervention group.
2. Participants who score higher on a self-report mindfulness questionnaire (Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire) will show greater reductions in their urge-related behaviors (e.g., substance use, deliberate self-harm).
3. Participants who demonstrate the greatest change from their pre- to post- assessment mindfulness self-report scores (Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire) will show the greatest changes in urge-related behaviors. They will also rate the Surf the Urge intervention as more satisfying (Client Satisfaction Questionnaire-8).
4. Participants who rate the Surf the Urge intervention as more satisfying (Client Satisfaction Questionnaire-8) will demonstrate a greater reduction in their urge-related behaviors.
5. There will be a 95% adherence rate to both the cue exposure and Surf the Urge protocols demonstrating proper implementation. When assessing intervention integrity, there will be no statistically significant difference in adherence between trained therapists and myself.
This study will provide information on the effectiveness of a brief mindfulness intervention to reduce various urge-related behaviors in a high-risk population (i.e., adolescents). It will provide additional information on a growingly popular intervention technique in a newly studied population and with newly examined problem behaviors. These results may lead to further information on the effectiveness of mindfulness interventions with adolescents and have implications for future treatment modalities. Additionally, it will also provide information on the characteristics of individuals who may be more responsive to briefer urge-behavior reduction interventions.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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2-week intervention group
The "Surf the Urge" intervention will be provided to the participant during his or her 2nd week in the study. The duration of the study will be 6 weeks.
Surf the Urge
The intervention teaches clients to be aware of and accept their feelings, thoughts, and sensations in a non-judgmental manner. Clients learn to remain present within the moment, become aware of their urges, and focus on accepting thoughts and feelings rather than suppressing or changing them. It utilizes visual imagery to assist clients in utilizing more acceptance skills; the client imagines his urges as waves within the ocean and then imagines surfing the waves.
Some interventionists also provide psychoeducation. Clients learn that urges will not last forever; clients are also taught information about reinforcing urges. The interventionist explains that if clients do not reinforce urges (e.g., do not smoke when an urge to smoke arises) they will eventual subside; however, reinforcing urges (smoke when an urge to smoke arises) will produce stronger urges. Emphasis is placed on the belief that clients have the choice to refrain from engaging in urge-related behaviors.
4-week intervention group
The "Surf the Urge" intervention will be provided to the participant during his or her 4th week in the study. The duration of the study will be 6 weeks.
Surf the Urge
The intervention teaches clients to be aware of and accept their feelings, thoughts, and sensations in a non-judgmental manner. Clients learn to remain present within the moment, become aware of their urges, and focus on accepting thoughts and feelings rather than suppressing or changing them. It utilizes visual imagery to assist clients in utilizing more acceptance skills; the client imagines his urges as waves within the ocean and then imagines surfing the waves.
Some interventionists also provide psychoeducation. Clients learn that urges will not last forever; clients are also taught information about reinforcing urges. The interventionist explains that if clients do not reinforce urges (e.g., do not smoke when an urge to smoke arises) they will eventual subside; however, reinforcing urges (smoke when an urge to smoke arises) will produce stronger urges. Emphasis is placed on the belief that clients have the choice to refrain from engaging in urge-related behaviors.
Interventions
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Surf the Urge
The intervention teaches clients to be aware of and accept their feelings, thoughts, and sensations in a non-judgmental manner. Clients learn to remain present within the moment, become aware of their urges, and focus on accepting thoughts and feelings rather than suppressing or changing them. It utilizes visual imagery to assist clients in utilizing more acceptance skills; the client imagines his urges as waves within the ocean and then imagines surfing the waves.
Some interventionists also provide psychoeducation. Clients learn that urges will not last forever; clients are also taught information about reinforcing urges. The interventionist explains that if clients do not reinforce urges (e.g., do not smoke when an urge to smoke arises) they will eventual subside; however, reinforcing urges (smoke when an urge to smoke arises) will produce stronger urges. Emphasis is placed on the belief that clients have the choice to refrain from engaging in urge-related behaviors.
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Endorses engaging in an urge-related behavior, or experiencing urges for an urge-related behavior, within the past week
* Currently receiving treatment (or seeking services) at a university mental health clinic at University of Nevada, Las Vegas OR enrolled in a course requiring research participation at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Exclusion Criteria
* Older than 24
* Does not endorse experiencing urge, or conducting urge-related behavior engagement, during the past week
14 Years
24 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Kimberly N Schubert
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Kimberly N Schubert
Doctoral Practicum Student
Principal Investigators
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Stephen Benning, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Locations
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University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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SUBMI-2015
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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