Child Abuse Survivors
Conditions
Keywords
MICAS, MBSR
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of meditation training called Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on reducing the symptoms of psychological distress among adult survivors of child abuse.
Detailed description
The specific aims of the project are: 1. To determine whether Mindfulness- Based Stress Reduction program is associated with a reduction in symptoms of depression, anxiety, and psychological distress. 2. To assess indications of efficacy, assess feasibility of enrollment and compliance among this patient population 3. Provide pilot data that can be used to apply for larger grants to more fully develop this approach
Interventions
Mindfulness- Based Stress Reduction comprising of 8 classes and a one-day retreat, taught over a period of 6 weeks. Intervention also includes practice at home for 20-30 minutes.
Sponsors
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
21 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* A history of child abuse, as attested by the potential participant * Currently in therapy with a licensed psychotherapist (psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker). * Plans to remain in therapy with a licensed psychotherapist (psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker) for the duration of the study. * Recommendation made by the potential participant's licensed psychotherapist (psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker) the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program would be an appropriate adjunct therapy for his or her client. * Score of 0.50 or higher on the General Severity Index of the Brief Symptom Inventory, indicating psychological distress above the normal population. * Aged 21 or above. * Ability to read and write English. * Able to attend 10 courses and assessment visits over a 6-week period. * Willing to practice skills for 20-30 minutes per day 6 days a week, during the course.
Exclusion criteria
* Major psychiatric illness (bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dissociative identity disorder, or others). * Active alcoholism or drug dependency. * Any psychological or physical illness the investigator feels would prohibit full participation in the course. * Currently enrolled in another clinical trial.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To administer the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) questionnaire at each visit in order to assess psychological distress. | 6 weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Trauma Symptom Inventory to all participants at each visit. Administer the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) to all participants. Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy spiritual Well-Being (FACIT-SP) | 24 weeks |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed