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Mindfulness and Self-Compassion in McGill University

NCT03756181 · Status: WITHDRAWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Last updated 2019-02-27

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Summary

Mental health issues are increasingly costly in Quebec. Given most psychological disorders occur before age 24, university-based interventions are appealing to prevent and treat mental illness, especially as rates of psychological distress have peaked among university students in our province. This at-risk population may benefit from new university-based programs, as academic institutions now face limited staffing and an increasing number of students seeking services. Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs are a promising approach, reporting substantial increases in emotional regulation. Novel mindful self-compassion (MSC) programs additionally display increasing improvements in resilience, that could foster stronger well-being in highly competitive academic contexts. A few high-quality scientific studies have investigated the impact of university setting MSC programs, but it remains unclear to determine whether MBSR or MSC may be useful in Canadian student populations experiencing psychological distress. This study will rigorously evaluate both programs efficacy and will be the first one to understand the student's experience in both groups.

Conditions

  • Stress, Psychological

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Five-week MSC program (MSC5wk)

This program adaptation will consist of conducted meditative practices, discussions, and background information within a group setting of no more than 25 students per group. The facilitator may discuss the student's experience and encourage group sharing within the course of the session. These discussions will reinforce the guiding principles of mindfulness meditation. There will also be sessions dedicated to incorporating or mindfulness in daily life, with more detailed instructions, as well as encouraging a 30- minute daily home practice.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-03-31
Primary Completion
2021-01-31
Completion
2021-01-31

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