Tests an online mindfulness stress course for people with multiple sclerosis
Tests an 8-week online mindfulness course in adults with multiple sclerosis.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Implementation of Online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Tailored for People with Multiple Sclerosis
Key facts
- Where
- Toronto, CanadaSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 18 and 60 years old?
Source: NCT06415552, who can take part
Where in Canada
- St. Michael's HospitalToronto, CanadaNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Robert Simpson
- Trial code
- NCT06415552
- Record updated
- 6 December 2024
- Original description
This project aims to implement and investigate a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). The main objective is to implement MBSR intervention for PwMS in a major tertiary care clinic for PwMS. We will iteratively refine the intervention as required based on stakeholder feedback and any other emergent contextual findings.Read full original descriptionShow less
Implementation of Online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Tailored for People with Multiple Sclerosis
This project aims to implement and investigate a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). The main objective is to implement MBSR intervention for PwMS in a major tertiary care clinic for PwMS. We will iteratively refine the intervention as required based on stakeholder feedback and any other emergent contextual findings.
Participants will be asked to take part in an 8-week MBSR course and report changes in anxiety, depression, quality of life, emotional regulation, self-compassion, mindfulness, and health services use.
Inclusion: Age >18 years </= 60 years; Diagnosis of MS or related condition (Clinically Isolated Syndrome, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Neuropathy); Able to understand spoken and written English; Willing to take part in an MBSR course.
Exclusion: Cognitive impairment (<26 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment); Severe active mental health impairment (psychosis, suicidality); Medical instability (terminal/life threatening inter-current illness).