Mindfulness in University Students. ATENEU Program

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche

About this trial

The study aims to examine the effects of a mindfulness-based intervention and a mindfulness-based intervention with virtual reality on occupational balance and on the reduction of psychological distress in university students (i.e. stress, anxiety and depression). The specific objectives will be to examine the effects of the intervention on other variables related to mental health, psychological functioning and occupations, and their maintenance at three months.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

being 18 years old or older

being a degree, master or doctorate student at Miguel Hernández University

speaking fluent Spanish

signing the informed consent form

Disqualifiers

miss more than 2 out of 6 sessions (33% of the program)

present a severe mental disorder in active phase diagnosed by a health professional (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder)

are under the influence of alcohol or other drugs during sessions and/or assessments (determined by the program instructor)

participate in another standardized meditation program during the study period

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Mindfulness program
  • Mindfulness program with Virtual Reality

Treatment groups

174 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche

Lead sponsor

Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Collaborator