The role of mindfulness based stress reduction in restoring mood homeostasis and reducing symptoms of depression, stress and inflammation in patients with Crohn’s disease: An exploratory randomised control trial

Deakin University0 个研究点目标入组 40 人开始时间: 2018年12月14日最近更新: 2019年11月25日

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•1)A clinically established diagnosis of Crohn’s disease (per usual clinical practice in a tertiary care centre)
•2)Sufficient knowledge of English to understand the study instructions, answer the questionnaires and participate in the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction group (MBSR). Note; as this is an exploratory study and involves a group intervention, it will not be possible to conduct the MBSR intervention in any language other than English.
•3)18 years of age or older
•4)Competence to consent
•5)Access to the internet by a smart phone and the willingness to download the Instant Survey app.
•6)A willingness to commit to 2.5 hours of MBSR at the identified times for a period of 8 consecutive or near-consecutive weeks, and engage with the homework sheets in the intervening period.
•7)Scores of depression at mild or moderate levels of the DASS scale

•1)Alcohol/substance dependence, as identified by the gastroenterology team
•2)Severe mental illness (e.g. psychosis, schizophrenia), as identified by the gastroenterology team
•3)Severe anxiety or depressive symptoms as indicated by a scores >21 on the depression scale or > 15 on the anxiety scale of the DASS measure
•4)Significant cognitive impairment
•5)Inability to read or write
•6)Inability to speak or understand English (see note above)
•7)A regular (weekly or more often) mindfulness practice.

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