Improving Psoriasis Through Health and Well-Being

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Psoriasis

In brief

The purpose of the study is to examine and compare the effects of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program and the Living Well (LW) program on adults with psoriasis in terms of how these programs may affect their psoriasis, immune function, physical and emotional health, and well-being.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01162252

Run by

University of Rochester

People needed

130

Starts

2010-03-01

Expected to finish

2013-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-08-13

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age 18 and older
• English speaking
• Clinical diagnosis of psoriasis (active at initial visit)

You may not qualify if…

• currently receiving immunosuppressive therapy for cancer or for diseases unrelated to psoriasis (or < 6 months post-chemo or radiation)
• major, uncorrected sensory impairments
• cognitive deficits (MMSE <25, or deficits deemed significant enough to interfere)
• severe cardiovascular disease
• current alcohol abuse or non-alcohol psychoactive substance use disorders, psychotic disorders (current and lifetime), and current mood disorder with psychotic features.

Where it is running

• University of Rochester; University Dermatology Associates — Rochester, New York, United States

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