NCT07417579

Mindfulness and Meditation-Based Relapse Prevention for Substance Use Disorders

Observational Case Series of Mindfulness- and Meditation-Based Relapse Prevention for Substance Use Disorders (MBRP-SUD)

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 3 (actual)
• Sponsor: Bout Me Healing · Industry
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Mindfulness and meditation based relapse prevention has been proposed as an adjunctive approach for individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs). This completed pilot observational case series describes outcomes from three de-identified participants who completed an eight-week mindfulness and meditation program designed to reduce stress, enhance coping skills, and support sustained recovery. Participants demonstrated improvements in perceived stress and mindfulness following the intervention. Two participants experienced relapse within 10-12 months, while one participant maintained long-term sobriety. This small case series provides descriptive clinical insights and supports the feasibility of mindfulness-based interventions in real-world treatment settings.

Detailed description

This pilot observational case series evaluated an eight-week mindfulness and meditation-based relapse prevention program delivered to three de-identified adults with substance use disorders. The intervention included weekly guided mindfulness sessions, daily home practice, and group discussions focused on awareness of cravings, emotional regulation, and relapse prevention strategies. Outcomes were assessed using self-reported perceived stress and mindfulness measures, along with qualitative clinical interviews and participant journals to monitor relapse behavior. All participants demonstrated improvements in perceived stress and mindfulness. Relapse occurred in two participants within one year, while one participant maintained long-term sobriety. This study was exploratory and descriptive in nature, with a small sample size. Ethics review was not required as all participants were de-identified and the study was conducted as a clinical case series. Findings are intended to inform future research and larger-scale studies of mindfulness-based relapse prevention interventions.

Conditions

• Substance Use Disorders
• Behavioral Health
• Addiction Psychological
• Addiction Disorders
• Meditation
• Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
• Prevention

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Mindfulness and Meditation-Based Relapse Prevention Program	The mindfulness and meditation-based relapse prevention program consisted of an eight-week structured intervention delivered as part of routine clinical practice. Participants engaged in weekly guided mindfulness meditation sessions, daily individual home practice, and facilitated group discussions. The intervention focused on developing awareness of thoughts, emotions, cravings, and stress responses, with an emphasis on nonjudgmental observation and emotional regulation. Sessions included mindfulness exercises, breathing techniques, body awareness practices, and reflective discussion related to relapse prevention and coping strategies. The program was not designed as a randomized or controlled intervention and was implemented uniformly across participants.

Timeline

• Start date: 2015-01-15
• Primary completion: 2015-03-11
• Completion: 2016-03-11
• First posted: 2026-02-18
• Last updated: 2026-02-18

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States