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Study NCT ID: NCT06416176
Status: COMPLETED
Last Update Posted: 2024-05-16
First Post: 2024-05-08

Brief Title: The Effect of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Sponsor: Halic University
Organization: Halic University

Study Overview

Official Title: The Effect of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program On Fatigue Self-Efficacy And Stress in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis A Randomized Controlled Trial
Status: COMPLETED
Status Verified Date: 2024-05
Last Known Status: None
Delayed Posting: No
If Stopped, Why?: Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access: False
If Expanded Access, NCT#: N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status: N/A
Acronym: None
Brief Summary: The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of an mindfulness-based stress reduction MBSR program designed in accordance with the literature and the basic principles of the program on fatigue self-efficacy and stress for individuals with multiple sclerosis MS

Thirty members of the Multiple Sclerosis Society with multiple sclerosis were randomized as experimental and control groups Participants in the experimental group received an 8-week MBSR program by an MBSR instructor The patients in the control group continued to visit the society for their scheduled examinations and controls no intervention was given to them Outcome measurements consisted of Fatigue Impact Scale FIS Self-Efficacy Scale and Perceived Stress Scale
Detailed Description: The use of mindfulness-based interventions to reduce fatigue in individuals with MS is supported by meta-analytic evidence A systematic review concluded that mindfulness-based interventions effectively improves the quality of life in MS patients To characterize the best formatting mechanisms of action and outcomes in MS patients with a wider range of social educational and clinical backgrounds more research is necessary

Participants in the experimental group received an 8-week MBSR program by an MBSR instructor Each meeting were planned as a 3-hour session that completes the mindfulness training procedures by doing an opening meditation of 30- 45 minutes about that week after the information about the meeting topic of the week is discussed Experiences after meditation were shared with the group Each week the meeting topic and meditation continued with different contents and practice meditations on the subject were held every week and home exercises were given Home practice meditations were performed by listening to the guide audio recording with headphones All home exercises in the training content were followed up on a daily basis and recorded

The patients in the control group continued to visit the society for their scheduled examinations and controls no intervention was given to them Furthermore the control group received an invitation to participate in an identical MBSR program session following the studys conclusion

Study Oversight

Has Oversight DMC: None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?: False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?: False
Is an Unapproved Device?: None
Is a PPSD?: None
Is a US Export?: None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: None