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Comparing Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Mindfulness Based Self-compassion Therapy in a Psoriasis Sample

NCT02122978 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 94

Last updated 2014-04-25

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Summary

Increasing research evidence supports the effectiveness of mindfulness based interventions; however, the exact mechanisms of change are poorly understood. Some evidence proposes that self-compassion is an important mechanism of change in the effectiveness of mindfulness based interventions. The current research will evaluate and compare the effectiveness of two mindfulness meditation approaches; Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Mindfulness based Self-compassion Therapy (MBSCT), for individuals with psoriasis, a skin condition commonly associated with stress. Blood analyses will be conducted to assess and compare the impact of the interventions on the immune system. Self-report questionnaires will explore participants' psychological functioning (e.g. self-compassion, depression, anxiety, worry). This study will also examine whether a relationship exists between immune functioning and psychological factors. An audio-guided MBSCT programme will be piloted, with a view to trialling as a more cost-effective alternative to traditional mindfulness interventions. Findings will enable us to design more effective interventions in the future, and yield clear results regarding the existence of a definite link between immunological functioning and psychological functioning.

The main research hypothesis is that participants who complete a mindfulness based intervention will experience significantly greater psychological well-being, symptom reduction, and greater changes in telomerase and cytokine activity than individuals who only receive treatment as usual for their psoriasis.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy

MBCT 8 week course delivered by trained facilitator

BEHAVIORAL

MBSC - minimal contact

8 week course in Mindfulness Based Self Compassion delivered remotely by audio guided MP3

BEHAVIORAL

Mindfulness Based Self Compassion Therapy

Mindfulness Based Self Compassion Therapy - 8 wee course delivered by trained facilitator

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • St Vincent's University Hospital, Ireland

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2013-11-30
Primary Completion
2015-05-31
Completion
2015-05-31

Countries

  • Ireland

Study Locations

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