Mindfulness Intervention For Child Abuse Survivors (MICAS)

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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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 abuse.

Detailed Description
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The specific aims of the project are: To determine whether Mindfulness- Based Stress Reduction program is associated with a reduction in symptoms of depression, anxiety, and psychological distress. To assess indications of efficacy, assess feasibility of enrollment and compliance among this patient population Provide pilot data that can be used to apply for larger grants to more fully develop this approach

Official Title
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Mindfulness Intervention For Child Abuse Survivors

Conditions
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Child Abuse Survivors

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 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 Criteria: 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.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Mindfulness- Based Stress Reduction: Active Comparator<br>Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program | Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program<br>* Mindfulness- Based Stress Reduction comprising of 8 classes and a one-day retreat, taught over a period of 6 weeks. Intervention also includes practice at home for 20-30 minutes.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| To administer the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) questionnaire at each visit in order to assess psychological distress. |  | 6 weeks | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trauma Symptom Inventory to all participants at each visit. Administer the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) to all participants. Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy spiritual Well-Being (FACIT-SP) |  | 24 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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MICAS, MBSR