Meditation awareness training (MAT) for improved psychological well-being: a qualitative examination of participant experiences.
Edo Shonin, William Van Gordon, Mark D Griffiths
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23377964Actively Recruiting
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Age: 18Years +
All Genders
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Effects of a Second-generation Mindfulness-based Intervention on Quality of Life, Pain Management, and Psycho-spiritual Wellbeing in Cancer Patients: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Led by University of Derby · Updated on 2024-11-19
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the impact of Meditation Awareness Training (MAT), a second-generation mindfulness-based intervention, on quality of life, pain management, and psycho-spiritual wellbeing in people diagnosed with cancer. This study compares MAT to usual treatment in a randomised controlled trial, aiming to understand how incorporating Buddhist wisdom concepts like impermanence and emptiness might offer deeper spiritual and psychological benefits than first-generation mindfulness interventions. The study focuses on reducing psychological distress, improving pain control, and fostering meaningful perspectives on illness to enhance spiritual wellbeing. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group receiving MAT or a treatment-as-usual control group. The MAT program consists of weekly 2-hour online sessions over 8 weeks, incorporating Buddhist meditative teachings and practices designed to promote mindfulness and spiritual growth. After the initial trial, control group participants will be offered the MAT intervention. The study includes three phases: the randomised controlled trial, qualitative interviews exploring participants' experiences at one and six months after MAT, and analysis of diary entries collected during the intervention. During the study, participants will be assessed at baseline, week 4, week 9 (end of intervention), and six months follow-up. Measures include psychological wellbeing, pain severity, quality of life, spiritual wellbeing, and trait mindfulness, using validated questionnaires such as the Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (DASS), McGill Pain Questionnaire, FACIT-Spiritual Well-being scale, and Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire. Researchers will also collect demographic and clinical data. The study aims to provide comprehensive insights into MAT's effects on cancer patients' mental and spiritual health over time, with the entire process spanning several months of participation.
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Brief Title
Effects of a Second-generation Mindfulness-based Intervention on Quality of Life, Pain Management, and Psycho-spiritual Wellbeing in Cancer Patients: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Participants must be over 18 years old
- Participants must have received a cancer diagnosis within the last 24 months, including any recurrences
- Cancer stage must be stage 3 or lower at the start of the study
- Participants must be available to attend weekly 2-hour sessions for 8 weeks
- Participants must have internet access and use an electronic device capable of joining video conferences
You will not qualify if you...
- Participants with a palliative diagnosis
- Participants who may not speak English fluently
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person or virtual)
Treatment
Duration - 8 weeks
Participants in the intervention group attend weekly 2-hour Meditation Awareness Training sessions for 8 weeks. Participants in the control group continue with their usual treatment without additional intervention.
Weekly sessions for 8 weeks
Follow-up
Duration - 6 months
Participants are assessed to see if the effects of the intervention last over time.
1 visit at 6-month follow-up
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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University of Derby
Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, De1
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Research Team
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Chloe Wells
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William Van Gordon
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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