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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
130 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2010-03-31
2013-12-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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The Aims of our proposed intervention study are the following:
1. To examine the effects of MBSR, versus the Living Well (LW) program, on (a) disease severity, immunological markers of inflammation, and keratinocyte proliferation, (b) psoriasis-related stress and perceived stress in general, and (c) anxiety and depression.
2. To examine whether treatment effects of either program are moderated by personality traits, mindfulness, and age.
3. To examine the effects of behavioral and psychological mediators on immune outcomes.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
The standardized Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program is the primary training tool used to enhance mindfulness. The eight-week-long MBSR program is designed to teach subjects how to develop their inner resources in the service of taking better care of themselves. MBSR training includes the learning and refining of a range of skills aimed at increasing relaxation and awareness of physical experiences and sensations related to physical symptoms, emotions, and thoughts. Special emphasis is placed on movement, meditation, and breathing.
Living Well
Living Well
The Living Well (LW) program involves a series of informational presentations and group discussions on a variety of topics related to the promotion of health and well-being. The 8-week program is designed to provide participants with knowledge about ways to improve their physical and emotional health as a complement to traditional medical treatments.
Interventions
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
The standardized Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program is the primary training tool used to enhance mindfulness. The eight-week-long MBSR program is designed to teach subjects how to develop their inner resources in the service of taking better care of themselves. MBSR training includes the learning and refining of a range of skills aimed at increasing relaxation and awareness of physical experiences and sensations related to physical symptoms, emotions, and thoughts. Special emphasis is placed on movement, meditation, and breathing.
Living Well
The Living Well (LW) program involves a series of informational presentations and group discussions on a variety of topics related to the promotion of health and well-being. The 8-week program is designed to provide participants with knowledge about ways to improve their physical and emotional health as a complement to traditional medical treatments.
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* English speaking
* Clinical diagnosis of psoriasis (active at initial visit)
Exclusion Criteria
* 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.
18 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
NIH
University of Rochester
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Jan Moynihan
Director, The Rochester Center for Mind-Body Research
Principal Investigators
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Jan A Moynihan, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Rochester
Locations
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University of Rochester; University Dermatology Associates
Rochester, New York, United States
Countries
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Related Links
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The Rochester Center for Mind-Body Research (RCMBR)
Psoriasis Center (University of Rochester Medical Center)
Other Identifiers
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