An evaluation of an online mindfulness programme for people with multiple sclerosis
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, lifelong disease of the nervous system characterised by demyelination of the nerve cells in the central nervous system. Demyelination is irreparable and can occur anywhere in the nervous system
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN14675178
- Lead Sponsor
- Irish Health Research Board and the Medical Research Charities Group Joint Funding Scheme
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 128
1. Aged 18 years or more
2. Diagnosis of primary or secondary progressive MS
3. Internet access
4. Not currently undergoing any form of psychological treatment
5. First language English
6. Resident in Ireland, not currently experiencing a psychotic illness and/or cognitive impairment.
1. Participants undergoing any form of psychological treatment
2. Participants experiencing a psychotic illness and/or cognitive impairment
3. Participation in any other form of psychological intervention in addition to the study intervention is prohibited during the trial
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method General levels of distress are measured using the 12-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) at 3 time points such as week immediately pre intervention, during the week post intervention and at 3 month follow up
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method