Status:

COMPLETED

Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for the Chronic Pain-early Cognitive Decline Co-morbidity Among Older Black Individuals in the Community; The Feeling of Being Open Pilot

Lead Sponsor:

Massachusetts General Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)

Conditions:

Chronic Pain

Early Cognitive Decline

Eligibility:

All Genders

50-120 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to pilot an adaptation of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for chronic pain and early cognitive decline. The main questions it aims to answer in a later fully pow...

Detailed Description

Co-morbid chronic pain and early cognitive decline is common among older Black adults and this co-morbidity worsens physical and cognitive function. Access to evidence based non-pharmacological manage...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Older adult (age ≥ 50)
  • All individuals who identify with one or more nationalities or ethnic groups originating in any of the Black racial groups of Africa
  • Pain in muscles, joints, bones, or associated soft tissues (NRS\>4) lasting longer than 3 months
  • Early Cognitive Decline (subjective or MCI)
  • Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status-41 score ≥ 26
  • Functional Activities Questionnaire score \< 9
  • English fluency/literacy
  • Ability and willingness to participate via in-person and video
  • Willing to provide informed consent and comply with all aspects of the protocol

Exclusion

  • Current substance abuse/dependence
  • Significant cognitive impairment
  • History of more than 8 sessions of cognitive-behavioral therapy
  • History of previous training in mindfulness or undergoing counseling more than once a month
  • History of or current diagnosis of psychosis
  • Active suicidal ideation or self-harm within the past 90 days

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 5 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 22 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

9 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07210398

Start Date

December 5 2024

End Date

July 22 2025

Last Update

October 7 2025

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Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114