atopic dermatitis
Conditions
Interventions
8-week mindfulness and self-compassion online group sessions once weekly, 90 min per session
Waitlist
Sponsors
Kyoto University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Fulfilling all of the following inclusion criteria: 1) >=18 yo <65 yo 2) Have been diagnosed with atopic dermatitis 3) Under treatment/observation and feeling itchy skin 4) >=6 score of Dermatology Life Quality Index at baseline 5) Have internet access to participate in online format program 6) Attend all the sessions and home practice 7) Voluntary participation and comprehension of the purpose or risks of this study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Either: 1) Under Dupixent treatment at enrollment or prior to 4-week follow-up assessment 2) Psychosis, personality disorder, PTSD, acute stress disorder or Developmental disability 3) Under mental health treatment for other diagnosis, and the therapist considers participation would be inappropriate 4) Under psychotherapy treatment at enrollment or prior to 4-week follow-up assessment 5) Have attended mindfulness or compassion programs, or will attend prior to 4-week follow-up assessment 6) Inability to understand Japanese 7) This study's researchers or their family members 8) Individuals whom researchers judge to inappropriate to participate in this study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Disease specific quality of life, DLQI-J. Outcomes will be measured at baseline, mid-term, post-intervention, 4-week follow-up, and 26-week follow-up (26-week is only for intervention group). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient Oriented Eczema Measure (POEM), Itch related scales, Self-Compassion Scale (SCS-J), Freiburg Mindfulness Inventory, Hospital anxiety and depression scale(HADS) , Internalized Shame Scale, treatment adherence, home practice, and program feedback | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactSanae Kishimoto
Kyoto University Graduate School of Public Health
Outcome results
None listed