Mindfulness vs. sleep class: which helps college students catch more Zzz's?
NCT ID NCT05576090
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares a 6-week mindfulness program to a sleep education class to see which better improves sleep in first- and second-year college students. About 240 students aged 18-22 who have trouble sleeping will participate. Researchers will track sleep quality, mood, and inflammation through questionnaires, blood samples, and wrist monitors.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 240 people
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- Started
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Apr 2023
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 22 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * First or second year undergraduate student at UCLA * Ages 18-22 years old * Must live in the residential halls on UCLA campus * Must have a score of 8 or above on the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), indicating at least sub-threshold levels of sleep disturbance. Exclusion Criteria * Current diagnosis of mood or anxiety disorder as determined by the PHQ-8 or by the GAD-7 if score \"15\" or more on either measure * Presence of medical conditions or use of medications that may influence sleep or inflammation (e.g., autoimmune disorder) * Previous or current formal instruction in mindfulness meditation (e.g., MAPs, MBSR) or current sleep education program
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Locations
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University of California, Los Angeles
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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