Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Pediatric Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Formal MBIs, such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), have been shown to increase resiliency and teach affect regulation. However, these formal interventions may not be suitable for acutely concussed youth as they are costly, not easily accessible (trained therapists are needed), and require commitment from parents and children for in-person weekly meetings and at-home practice of learned skills for 8 to 16 weeks. Further, MBSR programs may not be readily accessible immediately after a concussion. With the increasing use of mobile phones and tablets in youth, mobile health offers a powerful platform for mental health interventions. Advantages of app-based interventions include constant availability, greater access, tailored content, lower cost, immediate delivery, and increased service capacity and efficiency. Therefore, the anticipated benefit is to show the efficacy of a pragmatic and low-cost intervention and reduce barriers to care through a novel, innovative and accessible MBI treatment program. This will have both a benefit to public health and expand our understanding of the impact of MBIs on pediatric recovery.

NCT Number	NCT07272941
Lead Sponsor	Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Collaborators: The Hospital for Sick Children, Montreal Children's Hospital of the MUHC, University of Ottawa, British Columbia Children's Hospital, Stollery Children's Hospital
Conditions	Concussions, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Concussion Mild
Enrollment	362 participants
Start Date	2026-05
Primary Completion	2029-05 (estimated)
Study Completion	2029-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-03-18