Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Meditation on Multiple Sclerosis and Peripheral Neuropathy
Lead Sponsor:
The Cleveland Clinic
Conditions:
Multiple Sclerosis
Peripheral Neuropathy
Eligibility:
All Genders
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will evaluate the effects of mindfulness and concentration meditation on pain, fatigue, and physical functioning in patients with either multiple sclerosis or peripheral neuropathy.
Detailed Description
We propose a prospective, randomized controlled study evaluating the effects of mindfulness meditation and concentration meditation on pain, fatigue, and physical functioning in patients with either m...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis OR peripheral neuropathy
Exclusion
- Unable to walk without the assistance of others
- Unable to toilet independently
- Currently abusing drugs or alcohol
- Have performed meditation within the last 6 months
- Cognitive impairment or an underlying illness which would prevent the comprehension of instructions
- History of symptomatic/unstable heart or lung disease
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Kidney or renal failure
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00981643
Start Date
February 1 2009
End Date
December 1 2010
Last Update
March 3 2017
Active Locations (1)
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Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44195