A Reinforced Mindfulness-Based Intervention to Reduce Problematic Drinking Among Hispanic Emerging Adults

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

120 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2026-01-31

Study Completion Date

2028-07-31

Brief Summary

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This study is a trial to evaluate a mindfulness program designed for Hispanic young adults. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: (1) an in-person, 8-week mindfulness program (one 1.5-hour session per week at FIU's MMC campus), or (2) an assessment-only control group. Regardless of group assignment. Participants will be asked to complete online surveys at baseline, after an 8-week period, and again one month later. They will also be asked to provide a fingerpick blood sample and have their heart rate and blood pressure measured at four timepoints: baseline, 1 month, 2 months, and 3 months after baseline. Participation will involve up to 16 hours over approximately 14 weeks. This includes time for completing baseline assessments, participating in the 8-week intervention (if assigned), and completing post-program and follow-up assessments. There are no serious risks of participating in this study, but some of the questions during the assessments, interview, or the fingerpick may cause you discomfort. The main benefit from participating in this clinical trial is that participants may experience personal benefits from learning mindfulness techniques.

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Detailed Description

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The primary objective of this Randomized Control Trial (RCT) will be to maximize the ecological validity of a cultural, and developmental adaptation of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program for Hispanic (self-identified) emerging adult (EA) participants (ages 18-25 years old).

The study team will recruit individuals (n=120, 60 Intervention, 60 Control ) from the target population, Hispanic EA (18-25) all of whom will meet the following eligibility criteria: self-identified Hispanic, 18-25 years old, engaged in 2 or more occasions of heavy episodic drinking occasions (HED) (4/5 drinks in one sitting for females/males) during the previous 30-days, and are actively enrolled at FIU as a student.

The intervention will consist of eight weekly 1.5-hour group sessions led by a trained facilitator at FIU's MMC campus and participants will be randomly assigned (1:1 allocation) to either the active Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction intervention group (n=60) or to an assessment-only control group (n=60).

Procedures for data collection, compensation, and biomarkers will be as follows: Participants who enroll in the full RCT will be compensated with gift cards for their time and effort in completing data collection activities at designated timepoints -. baseline, 1-month post-baseline, post-intervention (approximately 2 months post-baseline), and 1-month follow-up (approximately 3 months post-baseline).

Biomarker collection will include a fingerprick blood sample to test for the alcohol biomarker phosphatidylethanol (PEth), as well as assessments of heart rate variability (HRV) and blood pressure (BP) as physiological indicators of stress.

To enhance engagement and reinforce attendance, an evidence-based fixed escalating Contingency Management schedule will be implemented at the conclusion of each mindfulness session. The sessions will be recorded, transcribed, and coded for appropriate developmental and cultural content by the research team. The risks associated with participation are minimal, but can include discomfort from assessments, biomarker collections, and potential breach of confidentially but these are minimal and typical routine procedures. Anticipated benefits include participant enjoyment of the sessions, engagement in self-study, learning mindfulness techniques for managing stress, and potential positive outcomes from the intervention.

Conditions

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MBSR Young Adults Heavy Episodic Drinking

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

The RCT will include a total of 120 participants. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the active adapted Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction intervention group (n=60) or to an assessment-only control group (n=60).

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Mindfulness Sessions

An adapted Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) intervention group (n=60). The intervention is an adapted MBSR 8-week program (1.5 hour/week), and the sessions will be delivered by a facilitator on FIU MMC Campus. Participants will also complete 3 quantitative study assessments and undergo biomarker collections at 4 timepoints .

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Mindfulness Sessions - 8 Week Program

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

A culturally, and developmentally adapted Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program for Hispanic (self-identified) emerging adult (EA) participants (ages 18-25 years old) over 8 weeks (1.5 hours/week).

Assessments Only

Assessment-only control group (n=60). Participants randomly assigned to the control condition will not receive the mindfulness intervention but will complete all study assessments and biomarker collections at the same timepoints as the intervention group (i.e., baseline, post-intervention, 1-month follow-up, and biomarker collections at four timepoints). These participants will not attend any mindfulness group sessions but will be compensated for their participation in data collection activities.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Mindfulness Sessions - 8 Week Program

A culturally, and developmentally adapted Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program for Hispanic (self-identified) emerging adult (EA) participants (ages 18-25 years old) over 8 weeks (1.5 hours/week).

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* self-identified Hispanic,
* 18-25 years old,
* engaged in 2 or more occasions of heavy episodic drinking occasions (HED) (4/5 drinks in one sitting for females/males) during the previous 30-days

Exclusion Criteria

* Five or more binge drinking episodes (5+ drinks in one sitting) in the past 30 days, which averages more than once per week.
* Weekly or more frequent use of other substances, including non-prescribed prescription drugs, illegal drugs, inhalants, or synthetic drugs.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

25 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Responsible Party

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Michelle M. Hospital, PhD, LMHC, BBA

Associate Director, Community-Based Research Institute; Research Associate Professor, Department of Biostatistics; Community Engagement Core Leader, FIU-RCMI

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR