Status:
COMPLETED
Improving Psoriasis Through Health and Well-Being
Lead Sponsor:
University of Rochester
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Conditions:
Psoriasis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to examine and compare the effects of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program and the Living Well (LW) program on adults with psoriasis in terms of how these ...
Detailed Description
The study examines the effects of two eight-week programs (MBSR vs. LW) for disease processes in patients with psoriasis severity reporting moderate or higher perceived stress. The research will focus...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 18 and older
- English speaking
- Clinical diagnosis of psoriasis (active at initial visit)
Exclusion
- currently receiving immunosuppressive therapy for cancer or for diseases unrelated to psoriasis (or \< 6 months post-chemo or radiation)
- major, uncorrected sensory impairments
- cognitive deficits (MMSE \<25, or deficits deemed significant enough to interfere)
- severe cardiovascular disease
- current alcohol abuse or non-alcohol psychoactive substance use disorders, psychotic disorders (current and lifetime), and current mood disorder with psychotic features.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
130 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01162252
Start Date
March 1 2010
End Date
December 1 2013
Last Update
August 13 2014
Active Locations (1)
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1
University of Rochester; University Dermatology Associates
Rochester, New York, United States, 14623