Status:
COMPLETED
A Pilot Trial on Effect of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Individuals With Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS)
Lead Sponsor:
University Hospital, Gentofte, Copenhagen
Conditions:
Multiple Chemical Sensitivities
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-70 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
OBJECTIVES The objective is to evaluate the effect of an 8-week mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) programme on psychological - and somatic symptoms, and illness perceptions in individuals wi...
Detailed Description
BACKGROUND Multiple chemical sensitivities is a collective term used to describe illness from exposure to common environ-mental agents. A recent Danish population-based cross sectional study reported...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age \> 18 years,
- Currently living in Zealand,
- Self - reported adjustments of social life and/or occupational conditions due to symptoms related to inhalation of airborne chemicals,
- Registered at the Danish Research Centre for Chemical Sensitivities because of self-reported symptoms attributed to common chemical scents,
- Consulted the Al-lergy Clinic,
- Rigshospitalet between 1990 and 2006 because of self-reported symptoms related to exposures to common environmental agents,
- Informed consent
Exclusion
- Severe depression
- Psychotic disorders
- Medical treatment with antianxiety agents and antidepressants
- Alcohol - or drug abuse
- Previous participation in a MBCT programme
- Lack of informed consent
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
39 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00669448
Start Date
April 1 2008
End Date
December 1 2008
Last Update
August 19 2011
Active Locations (1)
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The Danish Research Centre for Chemical Sensitivities
Gentofte Municipality, Denmark, 2820