Mindfulness-based Short Intervention for Seniors - Decentering Effects on Cognitive Functions and Psychological Distress

NCT ID: NCT04165005

Last Updated: 2019-11-15

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2017-11-01

Study Completion Date

2018-08-01

Brief Summary

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The present study examined the effect of a short Mindfulness-based intervention emphasizing a 'decentering' component on elderly seniors. Methods: 30 community seniors (Mage= 74.7) performed either 'decentering' intervention, guided imagery intervention, or control care as usual. The 8-week interventions included weekly 20-minute sessions and daily 10-minute home practice. Participants underwent a cognitive and emotional assessment before and after the interventions, which included filling out questionnaires and performing the Simon task. Trial registration: The study follows the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki, approved by the committee in Beer-Yaacov Hospital, Israel (number 579) on 24 Oct. 2017.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Old Age; Debility Psychological Distress Cognitive Change

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Investigators

Study Groups

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decentering group

MBSR focused on a "decentering" component (i.e. individuals observe their feelings and thoughts as ephemeral events, with no reactivity, alongside with acceptance).

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

decentering

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

examined a mindfulness-based intervention focused on a decentering component, that is suitable for elders, aimed to influence on cognitive measures and psychological distress.

guided imagery group

a group practicing in guided imagery sessions.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

guided imagery

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

relaxing guided imagery including breathing exercises.

control group

usual care group

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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decentering

examined a mindfulness-based intervention focused on a decentering component, that is suitable for elders, aimed to influence on cognitive measures and psychological distress.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

guided imagery

relaxing guided imagery including breathing exercises.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* age 65 and above
* membership in the study's specific enrollment community centers
* scoring 24 and above in the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE).

Exclusion Criteria

* age under 65
* not being a member in the study's specific enrollment community centers
* scoring under 24 in the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE).
Minimum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Ruppin Acdemic Center

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Ophir Leshets

MA student, MA in the clinical-gerontological program, Ruppin Academic Center

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Ruppin Academic Center

Emek-Hefer, Emek-Hefer, Israel

Site Status

Countries

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Israel

References

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Aisenberg-Shafran D, Shturm L. The effects of mindfulness meditation versus CBT for anxiety on emotional distress and attitudes toward seeking mental health treatment: a semi-randomized trial. Sci Rep. 2022 Nov 16;12(1):19711. doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-24256-9.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 36385638 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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597

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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