Mindfulness may keep kids off drugs: new study tests meditation for substance use prevention

NCT ID NCT06593470

First seen Apr 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study tests a mindfulness program called MINDS-UP to prevent substance use in children aged 10 to 14. About 45 kids will either take mindfulness classes plus a sports-based prevention program, or just the sports program alone. Researchers will check if the program is easy to use, works well, and changes brain activity linked to substance use risk.

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