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MIA-MS: The effectiveness of an online mindfulness based cognitive therapy intervention programme in improving well-being in people with multiple sclerosis

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Multiple sclerosis
Nervous System Diseases
Registration Number
ISRCTN11615285
Lead Sponsor
ational University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) (Ireland)
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
64
Inclusion Criteria

1. People self reported probable or definite diagnosis of multiple sclerosis based on medical opinion.
2. Participants will be over 18 and not currently experiencing symptoms of psychosis.

Exclusion Criteria

1. People without a probable or definite diagnosis of multiple sclerosis
2. People under 18

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Depression, Anxiety and Stress and coping measured on self report questionnaires, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS), Coping with Multiple Sclerosis Scales (CMSS)<br><br>Both primary and secondary outcomes will be measured at baseline, before commencing the intervention programme or wait list wait. The same measurements will be obtained at 4 weeks (after completing the intervention programme/wait list) and again at a 4 week follow-up for both groups. Participants will be invited to answer a questionnaire at longer follow at 3 months. Participants in the waitlist control group will be invited to take part in the intervention at this point. In addition to the above listed assessment time point, those who complete the intervention and follow-up will be followed up at 1 year.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Mindfulness, illness perceptions measured on self report questionnaires (Cognitive and Affective Mindfulness Scale? Revised (CAMS-R); Illness Perceptions Questionnaire - Revised (IPQ-R)
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