Pemphigus Vulgaris. Pemphigus vulgaris
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), consisting of 8 weekly sessions of 1.5 hours each, focusing on increasing awareness of thoughts and feelings, acceptance
Sponsors
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Confirmed diagnosis of Pemphigus Vulgaris by a dermatologist based on clinical and pathological criteria Age between 18 and 65 years, with stable physical condition allowing regular participation in group therapy sessions and completion of assessments Ability to understand therapeutic materials and actively participate in group therapy sessions Participants do not receive similar psychotherapy concurrently within the past three months" "Access to necessary communication tools or facilities to participate regularly in sessions (in-person or online)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder type I, or active psychosis). Current substance or alcohol use within the last 6 months. .Severe cognitive or neurological impairment that prevents comprehension of session content (e.g., dementia or significant brain injury Concurrent participation in other similar psychotherapy interventions during the study Severe active or unstable medical conditions that prevent participation in the intervention
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Illness perception refers to a person’s beliefs and understanding about the cause, severity, consequences, and controllability of their illness. Timepoint: The outcome variables will be measured at three different time points: baseline, before the start of interventions; post-intervention, immediately after the completion of the intervention period; and a single follow-up at a specified time after the post-intervention assessment to evaluate the sustainability of the treatment effects. Method of measurement: Measurements will be conducted using standardized questionnaires: the Illness Perception Questionnaire-Revised (IPQ-R) and the Death Anxiety Scale.;Death anxiety refers to a persistent fear or concern about death, dying, or the consequences associated with it. Timepoint: The outcome variables will be measured at three different time points: baseline, before the start of interventions; post-intervention, immediately after the completion of the intervention period; and a single follow-up at a specified time after the post-intervention assessment to evaluate the sustainability of the treatment effects. Method of measurement: Templer Death Anxiety Scale – DAS. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Meaning in life refers to a person’s sense of purpose, direction, and significance in their existence. Timepoint: Measurements will be conducted at three time points: baseline, immediately after the intervention, and at a 3-month follow-up.". Method of measurement: "Measurement of meaning in life will be conducted using the Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactElham Talebloo
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed