A comparison of the effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and psychoeducation on coping skills in caregivers of dementia patients referred to a psychiatric clinic in Isfahan

A comparison of the effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and psychoeducation on coping skills in caregivers of dementia patients

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20161010030255N4

Enrollment

Registered

2020-12-18

Start date

2020-09-10

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-01-05

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Conditions

Dementia. Alzheimer disease is a primary degenerative cerebral disease of unknown etiology with characteristic neuropathological and neurochemical features. The disorder is usually insidious in onset and develops slowly but steadily over a period of several years.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: (Psychoeducation), Week 1 educational Presentations / What is Dementia? / Multi-sensory stimulation strategies: Olfaction Supportive Emotional impact on caregiving

Multi-sensory stimulation strategies: Contact Supportive Deal with emotions / Relaxation: Stretching Week 3: teaching Multi-sensory stimulation strategies: Vision-Supportive Assertiveness / Relaxation

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: First (direct) caregiver of the Dementia patient The age between 18-60. Reading and writing ability lack of cognitive impairments Ability to attending in the treatment sessions lack of physical problems affecting their mental state, Informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants should not require any medical treatment (i.e., pharmacological and non-pharmacological) between sessions Absence for more than two sessions Severe depression, psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or mental retardation Drug addiction. ( that will be verified by the information available in the case file and interview)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Changes in scores anxiety. Timepoint: Before intervention,after intervention ,after 3 month. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.;Change in score of depression. Timepoint: Before intervention,after intervention ,after 3 month. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.;Change in quality of life. Timepoint: Before intervention,after intervention ,after 3 month. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactVictoria Omranifard

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

v_omranifard@med.mui.ac.ir+98 31 3222 2475

Outcome results

None listed

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