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The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Training on Suicidal Ideation,Mental Health,and Deliquency Tendency among Students of Islamic Azad University

Protocol summary

Study aim
To determine the effectiveness of mindfulness training on suicidal ideation, mental health, and delinquency tendencies in students of Islamic Azad University, Izeh Branch, in the year 2025–2026 .
Design
The sample consists of 60 students selected via convenience sampling and randomly assigned into two groups of 30 (intervention and control
Settings and conduct
Study Setting & Procedure: Conducted at Islamic Azad University, Izeh Branch. Eligible students are screened, give informed consent, and complete the pre-test. The intervention group undergoes 8 mindfulness sessions, followed by post-test and follow-up assessments for both groups
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Active student status at Azad University Izeh (2025–2026); scoring above the cut-off point on screening tools; written informed consent; no psychotherapy in the past 6 months. Exclusion Criteria: Severe psychiatric disorders; changes in psychiatric medication during the study; missing >2 sessions; voluntary withdrawal.
Intervention groups
Intervention Groups: Intervention Group: 8 weekly 90-minute group sessions of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), including mindful breathing, body scan, and emotional regulation. Control Group: Waitlist control receiving no intervention during the study, provided with training after post-test completion.
Main outcome variables
The primary outcomes are suicidal ideation (assessed via Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation - BSSI), mental health (assessed via General Health Questionnaire - GHQ-28), and delinquency tendencies (assessed via Delinquency Propensity Scale), evaluated at pre-test, post-test, and follow-up

General information

Reason for update
Acronym
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number: IRCT20260728070410N1
Registration date: 2026-08-08, 1405/05/17
Registration timing: retrospective

Last update: 2026-08-08, 1405/05/17
Update count: 0
Registration date
2026-08-08, 1405/05/17
Registrant information
Name
mitra ebasi
Name of organization / entity
Daneshgah azad eslami vahad izeh
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 61 4361 1111
Email address
mysa33359@gmail.com
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Expected recruitment start date
2026-07-02, 1405/04/11
Expected recruitment end date
2026-08-02, 1405/05/11
Actual recruitment start date
2026-07-02, 1405/04/11
Actual recruitment end date
2026-08-02, 1405/05/11
Trial completion date
2026-08-02, 1405/05/11
Scientific title
The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Training on Suicidal Ideation,Mental Health,and Deliquency Tendency among Students of Islamic Azad University
Public title
The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Training on Suicidal Ideation,Mental Health,and Delinquency Tendency in Students
Purpose
Prevention
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
students studying at Islamic Azad University,Izeh Branch
Exclusion criteria:
Absence in more than two training sessions
Age
From 20 years old to 40 years old
Gender
Both
Phase
N/A
Groups that have been masked
No information
Sample size
Target sample size: 30
More than 1 sample in each individual
Number of samples in each individual: 2
Data will be collected from each participant at two time points: first at baseline (pre-test) prior to the intervention, and second immediately after completing the 8 mindfulness training sessions (post-test), using research questionnaires
Actual sample size reached: 30
More than 1 sample in each individual
Actual sample size in each individual: 2
Data will be collected from each participant at two time points: first at baseline (pre-test) prior to the intervention, and second immediately after completing the 8 mindfulness training sessions (post-test), using research questionnaires
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
Randomized
Randomization description
After meeting the inclusion criteria and obtaining informed conset, participants are allocated to the intervention (Mindfulness Training) and control groups in a 1:1 ratio using a simple randomization method (lottery). For allocation concealment, sequentially numbered , opaque,saeled envelopes are used
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Not blinded
Blinding description
Placebo
Not used
Assignment
Parallel
Other design features

Secondary Ids

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Ethics committees

1

Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
IR.IAU.BEHBAHAN.REC.1405.174
Street address
Daneshgah Sq. Zagros Blvd ST.Shahid Heydar Gholi Norouzi ​No. 18
City
izeh
Province
Khouzestan
Postal code
6391649748
Approval date
2026-07-01, 1405/04/10
Ethics committee reference number
1405.174

Health conditions studied

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Description of health condition studied
To determine the effectiveness of mindfulness training on suicidal ideation, mental health, and delinquency tendencies in students of Islamic Azad University, Izeh Branc
ICD-10 code
ICD-10 code description

Primary outcomes

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Description
Suicidal ideation assessed by the Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation (BSSI). Mental health assessed by the General Health Questionnaire-28 (GHQ-28), and tendency toward delinquency assessed by the Delinquency Tendency Questionnaire. A reduction in post-intervention scores compared with baseline indicates the effectiveness of mindfulness training.
Timepoint
Measured at two time points: at baseline (pre-test) and immediately after completion of the 8-session mindfulness training program (post-test).
Method of measurement
Outcome variables were measured using the Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation (BSSI), the General Health Questionnaire-28 (GHQ-28), and the Delinquency Tendency Questionnaire. Total scores were calculated according to the scoring instructions of each questionnaire and used to compare pre-test and post-test results.

Secondary outcomes

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Intervention groups

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Description
Participants in the intervention group received an 8-session group-based mindfulness training program. Each session lasted approximately 90 minutes over two sessions and was held once a week. The intervention included mindfulness concepts, mindful breathing, present-moment awareness, non-judgmental observation of thoughts and emotions, body scan, sitting meditation, and practical mindfulness exercises.The control group received no intervention during the study period and was assessed only at the pre-test and post-test stages
Category
Behavior

Recruitment centers

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Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Islamic Azad University,Izeh Branch
Full name of responsible person
Mitra Abbasi
Street address
No. 18, Shahid Heydar Gholi Norouzi St., Zagros Blvd., Daneshgah Sq.
City
Izeh
Province
Khouzestan
Postal code
6391649748
Phone
+98 31 3780 0255
Email
mysa33359@gmail.com

Sponsors / Funding sources

1

Sponsor
Name of organization / entity
Islamic Azad University ,Izeh Branch
Full name of responsible person
Mitra Abbasi
Street address
No. 18, Shahid Heydar Gholi Norouzi St., Zagros Blvd., Daneshgah Sq.
City
Izeh
Province
Khouzestan
Postal code
6391649748
Phone
+98 31 3780 0255
Email
mysa33359@gmail.com
Grant name
Grant code / Reference number
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?
Yes
Title of funding source
Islamic Azad University ,Izeh Branch
Proportion provided by this source
20
Public or private sector
Private
Domestic or foreign origin
Domestic
Category of foreign source of funding
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Country of origin
Type of organization providing the funding
Academic

Person responsible for general inquiries

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Islamic Azad University,Izeh Branch
Full name of responsible person
Mitra Abbasi
Position
M.Sc.Student
Latest degree
Bachelor
Other areas of specialty/work
Psychology
Street address
No. 18, Shahid Heydar Gholi Norouzi St., Zagros Blvd., Daneshgah Sq.
City
Izeh
Province
Khouzestan
Postal code
6391649748
Phone
031307800255
Email
mysa33359@gmail.com

Person responsible for scientific inquiries

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Islamic Azad University,Izeh Branch
Full name of responsible person
Mitra Abbasi
Position
M.Sc.Student
Latest degree
Bachelor
Other areas of specialty/work
Psychology
Street address
No. 18, Shahid Heydar Gholi Norouzi St., Zagros Blvd., Daneshgah Sq.
City
Izeh
Province
Khouzestan
Postal code
6391649748
Phone
+98 31 3780 0255
Email
mysa33359@gmail.com

Person responsible for updating data

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Islamic Azad University,Izeh Branch
Full name of responsible person
Mitra Abbasi
Position
M.Sc.Student
Latest degree
Bachelor
Other areas of specialty/work
Psychology
Street address
No. 18, Shahid Heydar Gholi Norouzi St., Zagros Blvd., Daneshgah Sq.
City
Izeh
Province
Khouzestan
Postal code
6391649748
Phone
+98 31 3780 0255
Email
mysa33359@gmail.com

Sharing plan

Deidentified Individual Participant Data Set (IPD)
No - There is not a plan to make this available
Justification/reason for indecision/not sharing IPD
Due to ethical considerations and confidentiality policies regarding participants' sensitive mental health and behavioral data, individual participant data (IPD) will not be shared publicly. Results will be available as aggregated statistical data in reports and publications.
Study Protocol
No - There is not a plan to make this available
Statistical Analysis Plan
No - There is not a plan to make this available
Informed Consent Form
No - There is not a plan to make this available
Clinical Study Report
No - There is not a plan to make this available
Analytic Code
No - There is not a plan to make this available
Data Dictionary
No - There is not a plan to make this available
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