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Managing Psychological Distress Through Mindfulness-based CBT to Evaluate Its Effectiveness on Self-compassion Among Psoriasis Patients:The Mediating Role of Mental Health Locus of Control

NCT07615257 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 128

Last updated 2026-05-29

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Summary

Your research study is about evaluating the effectiveness of \*\*Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)\*\* in reducing psychological distress among psoriasis patients and improving their self-compassion and Mental Health Locus of Control (MHLC).

The study highlights that psoriasis patients often suffer not only from physical symptoms but also from psychological problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-judgment, and low self-compassion. Traditional treatments mainly focus on physical symptoms and may not fully address these emotional and psychological difficulties.

To address this gap, the study proposes MBCT as a psychological intervention that combines mindfulness practices with cognitive therapy techniques. MBCT helps patients become more self-aware, reduce negative thinking, and develop self-compassion without self-judgment. The research also explores MHLC, which refers to how much control individuals believe they have over their health outcomes.

The study aims to investigate whether MBCT can:

* Reduce psychological distress, anxiety, depression, and stress levels
* Improve self-compassion among psoriasis patients
* Shift patients' locus of control from external to internal
* Enhance emotional well-being and coping mechanisms

The research follows a quantitative experimental design conducted in phases. Initially, baseline levels of distress, MHLC, and self-compassion will be assessed. Later, MBCT interventions will be implemented and evaluated for effectiveness.

Overall, the study seeks to contribute to integrated psoriasis care by emphasizing the importance of psychological health alongside physical treatment, ultimately improving patients' quality of life and therapeutic outcomes.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) will be administered to psoriasis patients to reduce psychological distress and improve self-compassion and mental health locus of control. The intervention includes mindfulness practices and cognitive behavioral techniques delivered in structured sessions.

OTHER

Usual Care

Participants in the control group will receive usual care without Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy intervention.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Islamia University of Bahawalpur

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
25 Years
Max Age
75 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-02-05
Primary Completion
2026-11-01
Completion
2026-12-12

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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Diseases

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