Overview
This multi-site feasibility clinical trial aims to assess the feasibility of implementing a 1-month app-based meditation program with youth in 4 heterogeneous juvenile legal systems across Oregon and New York. The primary question it is designed to answer is: Will youth adequately adhere to the 1-month meditation app across sites? Secondary feasibility outcomes pertain to recruitment, randomization, retention, and survey completion.
Description
The investigators aim to enroll 120 youth (30/site) 13-20 years old who report regular access to an Apple or Android smartphone. Following completion of a baseline survey, participants will be individually randomized at a 1:1 ratio to 1 of 2 smartphone app conditions: (1) Bodhi AIM (Action In Mindfulness), a 30-day meditation app or (2) HIB (Health In Balance), a health promotion control app matched to Bodhi AIM for time and structure. Follow-up assessments will occur at 1 and 6 months. All study activities will be remote.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- 13-20 years old
- In probation or related programming (i.e., in legal programming but not detained) in Oregon or New York State
- Have access to an Apple/Android smartphone
- Understand and provide assent/consent
- Have legal guardian permission (if under 18 years old)
- English-speaking, due to norming of instruments
Exclusion Criteria:
\- There are no exclusion criteria.
