Can mindfulness help stressed teens? small study tests online program

NCT ID NCT05353751

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a 9-week online mindfulness program for teens aged 12-17 with anxiety or depression. Half of the teens also had a parent or caregiver join the program. Researchers wanted to see if adding a caregiver improved the teen's symptoms. The study was very small (32 participants) and did not have a placebo group, so results are preliminary.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Kind Minds Program (online mindfulness training with coaching)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, scalable way to help teens manage anxiety and depression, especially those with limited access to care.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (32 participants) with no control group, so results may not be reliable or apply to other teens. The program requires a smartphone and English fluency, limiting who can benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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CHILD ANXIETY DEPRESSION

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Locations

Imperial High School

Imperial, California, 92251, United States

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