Effects of a meditation program on symptoms of illness in fibromyalgia

ISRCTN ISRCTN34628811
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN34628811
Secondary identifying numbers N/A
Submission date
15/04/2006
Registration date
22/06/2006
Last edited
17/12/2014
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr Sandra Sephton
Scientific

University of Louisville
Department of Psychology
Suite 317
Jouett Hall
Suite 100
2301 South Third Street
Louisville, KY
40292
United States of America

+1 502 852 1166
sephton@louisville.edu

Study information

Study designRandomised controlled trial
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study setting(s)Not specified
Study typeTreatment
Scientific titleEffects of a meditation program on symptoms of illness in fibromyalgia
Study objectivesParticipation in a mindfulness-based stress reduction will reduce symptoms of illness in fibromyalgia
Ethics approval(s)University of Louisville; full ethical approval details not yet received as of 22/06/06
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedFibromyalgia syndrome
InterventionMindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) versus usual care
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measurePain, sleep, impairment, depressive symptoms and neuroendocrine function
Secondary outcome measuresQuality of life
Overall study start date01/01/2000
Completion date01/01/2003

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
Lower age limit18 Years
SexFemale
Target number of participants91
Key inclusion criteria1. Over age 18
2. Confirmed American College of Radiology (ACR) diagnosis of fibromyalgia
3. Available to participate in a weekly group program for eight weeks
Key exclusion criteriaActive psychosis
Date of first enrolment01/01/2000
Date of final enrolment01/01/2003

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • United States of America

Study participating centre

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
40292
United States of America

Sponsor information

Funders

Funder type

University/education

University of Louisville (intramural research grant) - USA

No information available

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
Publication and dissemination planNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Results article results 15/02/2007 Yes No
Results article results 01/06/2015 Yes No
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