Effect of mindfulness on patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A controlled effect study.

Completed

Conditions: rheumatoid arthritis,mindfulness-based stress reduction, MBSR, cognitive behavioral therapy, CBT

Registration Number: NL-OMON28153

Lead Sponsor: Since this is a self-financed research, the primary sponsor is the facultyMedical Psychology at the Maxima Medisch Centrum (MMC) where I work as aclinical psychologist trainee. Also the regional arthritis center (RRC)plays an important part. In addition, the METC (Medical Ethical ExaminationCommittee) of the MMC is involved in checking the progress and reporting ofthe research. At a higher level, Maxima Medisch Centum is thesponsor/executive.

Brief Summary: o publications yet.

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Completed

Sex: Not specified

Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

Patients with RA diagnosis received at least one year ago and no more than five years ago will be included. Sufficient understanding of written and spoken Dutch is required.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Age over 80;

2. Chronic severe psychiatric conditions (e.g. psychosis or a personality disorder);

Study & Design

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The five primary endpoints of the current study are quality of life, psychological well-being, pain acceptance, stress, and physical<br>functioning.<br /><br>The primary outcome will be determined by letting participants fill in<br>questionnaires at pre-determined times. In particular, on several occasions<br>the DAS28 score will be measured in order to measure disease activity. The<br>DAS28 is measured in any event several times per year for RA (Rheumatoid<br>Arthritis) patients.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Medical variables include time since diagnosis (from medical file), disease activity at baseline, co-morbidity (from medical file),<br>and use of medication, in particular anti-depressant medication. Socio-demographic variables (obtained by self report at the baseline) include age, gender, education level, and marital status. Psychological variables (obtained by self report) include type<br>D personality, mindfulness, and social desirability.