Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction for Multiple Sclerosis
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Multiple Sclerosis
In brief
The primary purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for adults with any type of multiple sclerosis. The secondary objectives are to: 1) Explore the ability of MBSR to improve perceived stress and quality of life compared to an education control group; and 2) Explore the durability of the effects of MBSR over one year.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02340754
- Run by
- National University of Natural Medicine
- People needed
- 67
- Starts
- 2015-05-01
- Expected to finish
- 2017-05-30
- Last updated by the study team
- 2018-04-09
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Men and women 18 years of age or older
- Definite relapsing remitting, secondary progressive, or primary progressive MS by revised McDonald criteria;
- Expanded Disability Severity Scale ≤ 8 at baseline;
- Stable on MS disease modifying, anxiolytic, or antidepressant medications for three months prior to baseline visit;
- Mild to moderate stress defined by a score of ≥ 10 on the Perceived Stress Scale at screening;
- Ability to read and write in English;
- Willingness to provide informed consent and comply with study activities, including weekly MBSR sessions and daily practice or weekly Education Control classes.
You may not qualify if…
- MBSR or cognitive behavioral therapy training within the last 5 years;
- Current regular meditation or yoga practice (weekly or more often);
- MS exacerbation within 30 days of Baseline Visit;
- Mini-Mental Status Examination (MMSE) score of ≤ 26 at Screening Visit;
- Active suicidal ideation (Beck Depression Inventory) at Screening Visit;
- Reported or medically recorded diagnoses of current serious psychological disorders other than depression and anxiety;
- Other current life-threatening or severely disabling physical disorders;
- Positive pregnancy urine test at Baseline and women planning pregnancy during the study period (contraception not required);
- Cancer, other than basal or squamous skin cancers; or
- Inability or unwillingness of individual or legal guardian/representative to give written informed consent.
Where it is running
- National College of Natural Medicine — Portland, Oregon, United States
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