NCT06123429

Mindfulness in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 25 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Arkansas · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 89 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The study will investigate the impact of an 8-week-long Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course on quality of life and disease severity in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).

Detailed description

This is a voluntary 8-week-long, non-medical intervention study for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). This study will enroll participants in an 8-week-long Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course and observed for any changes in validated measures of quality of life. Quality of life scores will be evaluated via multiple surveys including the Dermatology Quality of Life index, HS Quality of Life index, GAD7, and PHQ9. Surveys will be collected Week 1 of 8 week MBSR course intervention; Week 4; End of MBSR Course at week 8; and Week 12. The first goal is to investigate the effectiveness of the addition of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) intervention to conventional medical treatment on improving mental health in HS participants. The second goal is to assess participant preference for MBSR intervention.

Conditions

• Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Mindfulness Based Stress reduction	The MBSR course will consist of weekly sessions lasting two and a half hours, involving lecture, meditation, and self-reflection. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a structured program designed to help individuals manage stress, increase self-awareness, and promote overall well-being. Developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn in the late 1970s, MBSR combines elements of mindfulness meditation and cognitive-behavioral techniques. MBSR is a comprehensive program that equips individuals with practical skills to better manage stress and enhance their mental and emotional well-being. Its emphasis on mindfulness, self-awareness, and the integration of these practices into daily life makes it a valuable resource for those seeking to reduce stress and improve their overall quality of life.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-10-03
• Primary completion: 2024-04-30
• Completion: 2024-05-30
• First posted: 2023-11-08
• Last updated: 2024-11-04

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States