Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Individuals With Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (NCT01240395) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Individuals With Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
Denmark82 participantsStarted 2011-09
Plain-language summary
The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) on physical symptoms attributed to chemical exposures, psychological distress, illness worry, quality of life, and illness perceptions in patients suffering from multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS). Furthermore, a secondary objective is to evaluate whether a possible symptom reduction is mediated by an increased level of mindfulness.
The primary hypothesis is that the self-reported severity of MCS symptoms and the degree to which chemical exposures causes symptoms and the impact on daily life will be significantly improved in the MBCT treatment group as compared to the control group.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Fulfil Lacour's criteria for Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
* Sign a written informed consent form
Exclusion Criteria:
* A psychotic or bipolar disorder
* An acute psychiatric disorder requiring other treatment
* Suicidal ideations
* Current alcohol or drug abuse
* Previously engaged in a mindfulness programme
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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The Quick Environmental Exposure and Sensitivity Inventory (QEESI)
Timeframe: 8 weeks, 1 year follow up
Trial details
NCT IDNCT01240395
SponsorThe Danish Research Centre for Chemical Sensitivities