Status:
COMPLETED
Mindfulness Intervention For Child Abuse Survivors (MICAS)
Lead Sponsor:
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Conditions:
Child Abuse Survivors
Eligibility:
All Genders
21-65 years
Phase:
NA
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 abu...
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...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 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
- 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.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
March 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00867802
Start Date
May 1 2007
End Date
March 1 2009
Last Update
March 14 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Kernan Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21207