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
Active Locations (1)
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114