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

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.

NCT Number	NCT06789731
Lead Sponsor	University of South Dakota Collaborators: Mind and Life Institute, Hadley, Massachusetts
Conditions	Depression, Anxiety
Enrollment	53 participants
Start Date	2025-01-01
Primary Completion	2026-12 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-06 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-01-28