Plain-English translation of NCT06789731 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
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This study is testing whether mindfulness meditation—a practice focused on calming your mind and building compassion—can help first-generation college students feel more connected to their school and more committed to finishing their degree. Researchers will compare mindfulness meditation sessions to educational videos, both delivered online once a week for four weeks. The goal is to see if this meditation practice reduces anxiety and depression while helping students feel like they truly belong on campus.
First-generation college students often struggle with feelings of isolation and anxiety at college, which can lead them to drop out. This study explores whether mindfulness meditation—a low-cost, accessible tool—can help build a stronger sense of belonging and emotional well-being.
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If you join this study, you'll be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will attend four weekly 30-minute mindfulness meditation sessions online with a trained instructor, focusing on practices like loving-kindness meditation adapted for college students. The other group will watch four pre-recorded educational videos online at their own pace. Either way, you'll complete brief surveys before starting, one week after finishing, and one month later to measure how you're feeling about staying in school, your anxiety, and your depression.
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