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The effect of mindfulness on executive function and psychological symptoms of multiple sclerosis patients

The effectiveness of Mindfulness-Integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy on executive function and psychological symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2015041321722N1
Enrollment
50
Registered
2015-06-15
Start date
2015-11-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The MICBT (Mindfulness-Integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy) method that is carried out in 8 sessions, once a week, each session lasts 90 minutes plus pharmacother
Behavior
Treatment - Drugs
Intervention group: The MICBT (Mindfulness-Integrated Cognitive Behavior Therapy) method that is carried out in 8 sessions, once a week, each session lasts 90 minutes plus pharmacotherapy.
Control group : Only pharmacotherapy

Sponsors

Vice chancellor for research of Kashan University of Medical Sciences and Health Services
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
74 Years to 49 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Having been diagnosed as a multiple sclerosis patient by a neurologist; being under the care of a neurologist; having been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis for at least one year; EDSS=5/5; being a 20-45 year-old female with the minimum education level of diploma; being in the suppression level of the disease; having willingness to participate in the research. Exclusion criteria: A history of cognitive deficits (dementia, delirium, ...); a history of substance abuse; a history of psychotic disorders; a history of epilepsy or seizures within 6 months before the first meeting; a history of suicide; dependence on wheelchair; a history of hearing or speech problem; pregnancy or lactation period; a history of receiving psychological interventions during the past month; more than two sessions absence in the meetings.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Executive Function. Timepoint: Before intervention, After intervention. Method of measurement: Trail Making Test; Cognitive Abilities Questionnaire.;Psychological Psymptoms. Timepoint: Before intervention, After intervention. Method of measurement: Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactShima Bahrani

Kashan University of Medical Sciences and Health Services

bahrani-sh@kaums.ac.ir; shima.p8892@yahoo.com; shmbahrani70@gmail.com+98 31 5554 0021

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026