Mindfulness-Based Interventions Targeting First-Generation College Student Retention in Rural Environments

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Conditions studied: Depression, Anxiety

In brief

The goal of this randomized control group is to learn about effective treatments for college students experiencing anxiety and/or depression. The main questions this clinical trial aims to answer are: 1) Can mindfulness-based treatments increase retention rates among first-generation college students? 1) Can mindfulness-based treatments decrease anxiety and/or depression among first-generation college students? Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two intervention groups: mindfulness meditation or psychoeducation. Researchers will compare outcomes from each group to explore treatment differences.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06789731

Run by

University of South Dakota

People needed

53

Starts

2025-01-01

Expected to finish

2027-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-01-28

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 64. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 18 years or older. Currently enrolled in four-year college in the United States. First-generation college student. Access to WiFi and a computer/smartphone/tablet. English speaking.

You may not qualify if…

• Not currently enrolled in a four-year college. Not a first-generation college student. Non-English speaker. Not able to utilize WiFi or computer/tablet/smartphone.

Where it is running

• University of South Dakota — Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States (enrolling)

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