Mindfulness-based Short Intervention for Seniors - Decentering Effects on Cognitive Functions and Psychological Distress

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Old Age; Debility; Psychological Distress; Cognitive Change

• Registration Number: NCT04165005
• Lead Sponsor: Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Brief Summary

The present study examined the effect of a short Mindfulness-based intervention emphasizing a 'decentering' component on elderly seniors. Methods: 30 community seniors (Mage= 74.7) performed either 'decentering' intervention, guided imagery intervention, or control care as usual. The 8-week interventions included weekly 20-minute sessions and daily 10-minute home practice. Participants underwent a cognitive and emotional assessment before and after the interventions, which included filling out questionnaires and performing the Simon task. Trial registration: The study follows the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki, approved by the committee in Beer-Yaacov Hospital, Israel (number 579) on 24 Oct. 2017.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2017-11-01
• Primary Completion: 2018-08-01
• Study Completion: 2018-08-01
• Status Verified: 2019-11
• Study First Submitted: 2019-11-01
• Study First Submitted QC: 2019-11-13
• Last Update Submitted: 2019-11-13
• Study First Posted: 2019-11-15
• Last Update Posted: 2019-11-15

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• age 65 and above
• membership in the study's specific enrollment community centers
• scoring 24 and above in the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE).

Exclusion Criteria

• age under 65
• not being a member in the study's specific enrollment community centers
• scoring under 24 in the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE).

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Simon task- change from baseline to after intervention	at baseline and through intervention's completion, 10 weeks.	a cognitive task, assessing control processes under speeded conditions, measured by response time and accuracy rate. shorter response time and higher accuracy rate indicate better performance.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
MMSE- change from baseline to after intervention	at baseline and through intervention's completion, 10 weeks.	the Mini-Mental State examination: a cognitive function measure for elders, used to determine participation eligibility. the animation score ranges between 0 to 30, with higher score indicating better cognitive functioning
PHQ-9- change from baseline to after intervention	at baseline and through intervention's completion, 10 weeks.	The Patient Health Questionnaire - a depression levels measure, ranging from 0 to 3, with higher score indicating higher depression level
BDI-II- change from baseline to after intervention	at baseline and through intervention's completion, 10 weeks.	The Beck Depression Inventory-II- a depression levels measure, ranging from 1 to 4, with higher score indicating higher depression level
PWB questionnaire- change from baseline to after intervention	at baseline and through intervention's completion, 10 weeks.	The Psychological Well-Being Questionnaire, ranging from 1 to 6, with higher score indicating higher well-being level
FFMQ- change from baseline to after intervention	at baseline and through intervention's completion, 10 weeks.	The Five-Fact Mindfulness Questionnaire, a manipulation check of mindfulness, ranging from 1 to 5, with higher score indicating higher mindfulness level

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ruppin Academic Center; 🇮🇱 Emek-Hefer, Israel

Ruppin Academic Center

🇮🇱Emek-Hefer, Israel