The effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy on mental vitality and self-compassion

The effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) therapy on subjective vitality and self-compassion in people with panic attacks

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20250223064822N1

Enrollment

Registered

2025-04-06

Start date

2025-04-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-07-21

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Conditions

Panic disorder. Panic disorder [episodic paroxysmal anxiety] without agoraphobia

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The experimental group will undergo Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) therapy intervention, which will be held in 8 weekly 90-minute sessions. This interven

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

20 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Definitive diagnosis of panic attack disorder based on DSM-5 criteria and confirmation by a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist. Age range 20 to 50 years. Participants must have a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 12 months of history of taking psychiatric medications related to panic disorder. Willingness to participate regularly in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) therapy sessions for 8 weeks. Not using similar treatments at the same time, such as cognitive therapy or other mindfulness-based interventions. Ability to understand treatment concepts and perform mindfulness exercises. Absence of severe physical illnesses that would prevent participation in therapy sessions or mindfulness exercises.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having a severe psychiatric disorder or experiencing a recent acute psychological crisis, such as a suicide attempt. Use of unregulated psychiatric medications, changes in medication dosage in the past three months, or use of drugs and alcohol in the past six months.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Subjective vitality. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and after completing 8 intervention sessions. Method of measurement: Ryan and Frederick Subjective Vitality Questionnaire (1997).;Self-Compassion. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and after completing 8 intervention sessions. Method of measurement: Neff et al.'s Self-Compassion Questionnaire (2003).	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactShahab Moradi

Islamic Azad University, Semnan branch

shahabmoradi66@gmail.com+98 23 3365 4040

Outcome results

None listed

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