A Pilot Trial on Effect of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Individuals With Multiple Chem… (NCT00669448) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Pilot Trial on Effect of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Individuals With Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS)
Denmark39 participantsStarted 2008-04
Plain-language summary
OBJECTIVES
The objective is to evaluate the effect of an 8-week mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) programme on psychological - and somatic symptoms, and illness perceptions in individuals with self- reported multiple chemical sensitivities.
PARTICIPANTS
Participants will be recruited among respondents to a survey on the consequences of self-reported symptoms related to inhalation of airborne chemicals conducted by the Danish Research Centre for Chemical Sensitivities.
DESIGN
The pilot trial is designed as a randomized trial on the effect of MBCT versus treatment as usual.
INTERVENTION
The MBCT programme includes 2½ hours of group training at the Psychiatric Centre, Rigshospitalet once a week for 8 weeks. Furthermore participants are encouraged to practice at home for up to 45 min per day, 6 days a week during the entire course.
OUTCOME MEASURES
Effect of MBCT will be estimated from individual scores on psychometric scales
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 70 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion criteria
✓. Age \> 18 years,
✓. Currently living in Zealand,
✓. Self - reported adjustments of social life and/or occupational conditions due to symptoms related to inhalation of airborne chemicals,
✓. Registered at the Danish Research Centre for Chemical Sensitivities because of self-reported symptoms attributed to common chemical scents,
✓. Consulted the Al-lergy Clinic,
✓. Rigshospitalet between 1990 and 2006 because of self-reported symptoms related to exposures to common environmental agents,
✓. Informed consent
Exclusion criteria
✕. Severe depression
✕. Psychotic disorders
✕. Medical treatment with antianxiety agents and antidepressants
What they're measuring
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Symptom Checklist- 92 (SCL-92)
Timeframe: Baseline, four - and eight weeks after start of MBCT course, 3 months after ending MBCT course