Authors
Lauren B Shomaker, Bernadette Pivarunas, Shelly K Annameier, Lauren Gulley, Jordan Quaglia, Kirk Warren Brown, Patricia Broderick, Christopher Bell
Publication date
2019/5/8
Journal
Frontiers in psychology
Volume
10
Pages
1040
Publisher
Frontiers Media SA
Description
Introduction
To explore if a brief mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) leads to sustained, improved clinical outcomes in adolescents at-risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D).
Methods
Participants were 12–17y girls with overweight/obesity, elevated depression symptoms, and T2D family history participating in a randomized, controlled pilot trial of a six-session MBI vs. cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) group. At baseline and 1-year, mindfulness, depression, insulin resistance (IR), and body composition were assessed with validated instruments.
Results
One-year retention was 71% (n = 12) in MBI; 81% (n = 13) in CBT. At 1-year, depression decreased (Cohen’s d = 0.68) and IR decreased (d = 0.73) in adolescents randomized to MBI compared to those in CBT. There were no significant between-condition differences in mindfulness, adiposity, or BMI.
Discussion
One-year outcomes from this randomized, controlled pilot trial suggest that brief MBI may reduce depression and IR in at-risk adolescents. Replication and exploration of mechanisms within the context of a larger clinical trial are necessary.
Clinical Trial Registration
www.ClinicalTrials.gov, identifier NCT02218138.
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