Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for the Chronic Pain-early Cognitive Decline Co-morbidity Among Older Black Individuals in the Community; The Feeling of Being Open Pilot
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Chronic Pain, Early Cognitive Decline
In brief
The goal of this clinical trial is to pilot an adaptation of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for chronic pain and early cognitive decline. The main questions it aims to answer in a later fully powered randomized controlled trial are: * Is an adaptation of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for older Black adults able to improve quality of life? * Will an adapted mindfulness based cognitive therapy reduce pain interference to a greater degree than a traditional health enhancement program?
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07210398
- Run by
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- People needed
- 9
- Starts
- 2024-12-05
- Expected to finish
- 2025-07-22
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-06-29
Who can join
Age: 50 and older, up to 120. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Older adult (age ≥ 50)
- All individuals who identify with one or more nationalities or ethnic groups originating in any of the Black racial groups of Africa
- Pain in muscles, joints, bones, or associated soft tissues (NRS>4) lasting longer than 3 months
- Early Cognitive Decline (subjective or MCI)
- Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status-41 score ≥ 26
- Functional Activities Questionnaire score < 9
- English fluency/literacy
- Ability and willingness to participate via in-person and video
- Willing to provide informed consent and comply with all aspects of the protocol
You may not qualify if…
- Current substance abuse/dependence
- Significant cognitive impairment
- History of more than 8 sessions of cognitive-behavioral therapy
- History of previous training in mindfulness or undergoing counseling more than once a month
- History of or current diagnosis of psychosis
- Active suicidal ideation or self-harm within the past 90 days
Where it is running
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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