Mindfulness Program for Adolescents With 22q11DS
22Q11 Deletion Syndrome
About this trial
This is an interventional health services research trial for 22Q11 Deletion Syndrome
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: To be included in the study, youth must: Have received a diagnosis of 22Q11.DS (also known as VeloCardioFacial Syndrome or DiGeorge syndrome) Be between the ages of 12 and 19 years old Have an IQ of greater than or equal to 60 Have regular internet and computer access Speak and read English (all study and program materials are in English) To be included in the study, parents must: Have a participating youth in the study Read fluently in English (all study and program materials are in English) Exclusion Criteria: - Only one parent per youth may participate
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Online mindfulness intervention
Wait-List Control
Participants will have access to the intervention between pre-test and post-test assessments. The intervention, Aware Program, is an online mindfulness education program for adolescents with 22q11DS designed to enhance their coping skills and ability to manage stress and anxiety in healthy ways.
Participants will not have access to the online mindfulness intervention between the pre-test and post-test assessments. After completing the post-test questionnaires, participants in the wait-list control group will receive access to the online mindfulness intervention (Aware Program).