Exploring the impact of mindfulness on children with mental health diagnoses

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, other health impairment (IEP eligibility), specific learning disability (IEP eligibility criteria, dyslexia, emotional disturbance, anxiety; Mental and Behavioural Disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN10476703
• Lead Sponsor: Elizabethtown College

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2023-11-22
• Study Start: 2024-08-15
• Last Update Posted: 26 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 33

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged 5 to 14 years
2. Having English fluency in spoken language
3. Having one of the following diagnoses or IEP/504 eligibility criteria ASD, ADHD, OHI, specific learning disability, dyslexia, emotional disturbance, anxiety diagnosis, or multiple disabilities or other health impairment due to at least one of the above (verified via educational records)

Exclusion Criteria

1. Students whose first language was not English
2. Those who missed two or more sessions
3. Those who missed substantial portions of two or more sessions

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Executive function measured using Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Functioning-2nd edition (BRIEF-2) teacher report at baseline and 1-week post-intervention

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Prosocial behavior measured using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire prosocial behavior subscale at baseline and 1-week post-intervention<br>2. Behavioral aspects of self-regulation measured using the Head-Toes-Knees-Shoulder Task at baseline and post-1 week (children in grades kindergarten to third grade only)