Awareness and Self-Compassion Enhancing Narcolepsy Treatment

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2020-06-15

Study Completion Date

2022-06-30

Brief Summary

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The overall goal of this research is to test the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) for improving health-related quality of life as a complementary practice to standard care for narcolepsy. This study is a feasibility trial in which 60 adults with narcolepsy will be randomized to receive either a 4-week (brief), 8-week (standard), or 12-week (extended) MBI. Each MBI will be delivered in small groups using a live videoconferencing platform and teaches mindfulness practices to help cope with narcolepsy symptoms. By developing a scalable mind-body intervention, this project can addresses a major research gap on improving psychosocial functioning in people with narcolepsy.

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Detailed Description

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Narcolepsy is a serious and debilitating condition involving persistent and excessive sleepiness that affects 1 in 2000 Americans and 3 million people worldwide. Although wake-promoting pharmacotherapy can reduce sleepiness there is no cure and people with narcolepsy experience significantly poor health-related quality of life, particularly in the domains of mental and social health. Therefore, the overarching goal of this research is to test the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) for improving health-related quality of life as a complementary practice to standard care for narcolepsy. The purpose of this study is to conduct a feasibility trial to determine the optimal parameters for adapting and delivering MBI to people with narcolepsy. The specific aims are to: 1) Determine the feasibility and acceptability of MBI delivered using videoconferencing for the purpose of improving psychosocial functioning in people with narcolepsy and 2) Determine the feasibility of recruitment and assessment methods for delivering MBI using videoconferencing. The feasibility trial includes 60 adults with narcolepsy who will be randomized to receive either a 4-week (brief), 8-week (standard), or 12-week (extended) MBI. Each MBI will be similar in content, which includes mindfulness practices and group discussions with adaptations for working with narcolepsy symptoms. All MBIs will be delivered in small groups using a live videoconferencing platform to enhance accessibility. If the findings of this project support the feasibility of further testing, the next project would be aimed at enhancing rigor and reproducibility (e.g., designing appropriate control, refining outcome measures and eligibility criteria) in preparation for a large-scale pragmatic trial. The overall significance of this research is to develop a scalable mind-body intervention that addresses a major research gap on improving psychosocial functioning in people with narcolepsy.

Conditions

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Narcolepsy Narcolepsy Without Cataplexy Narcolepsy With Cataplexy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Participants are assigned to receive one of there different MBI treatments: 1) Brief MBI, 4 weeks, 2) Standard MBI, 8 weeks, 3) Extended MBI, 12 weeks

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Brief MBI

The brief MBI consists of four weekly group sessions that are two hours each and one all day mediation retreat.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Brief MBI

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The brief MBI consists of four weekly group sessions that are two hours each and one all day mediation retreat. The rationale for testing the short MBI is to evaluate a low-dose (8 hours of contact) MBI that optimizes cost-effectiveness and minimizes patient burden.

Standard MBI

The standard MBI consists of eight weekly group sessions that are approximately two hours each and one all day meditation retreat.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Standard MBI

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The standard MBI consists of eight weekly group sessions that are approximately two hours each and one all day meditation retreat. The length of this package is based on the standard length of MBSR as an 8-week program. The rationale for testing the standard MBI is to provide a comparison to a dose (16 hours of contact) that is most similar to the length of MBSR and has the fewest modifications, making it easier to train MBI providers.

Extended MBI

The extended MBI consists of four weekly group sessions followed by four group sessions every other week over the course of 12 weeks, with optional "office hours"in between the bi-weekly group sessions and one all day meditation retreat.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Extended MBI

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The extended MBI consists of four weekly group sessions followed by four group sessions every other week over the course of 12 weeks. Each group session will be two hours. The group sessions will be identical to the standard package except for the timing (every other week) of the last four sessions. In addition to the group sessions, the MBI provider will offer "office hours" in between the bi-weekly group sessions, where participants will be able to schedule individual sessions with the MBI provider to discuss questions and troubleshoot their mindfulness practice. In addition, participants will receive an all-day meditation retreat, similar to the other conditions. The rationale for testing the extended MBI is to optimize acceptability and uptake based on the investigator's preliminary data by allowing for a slower, extended pace of learning mindfulness practices with an opportunity to have individual discussions with the instructor (16 hours of contact + individual office hours).

Interventions

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Brief MBI

The brief MBI consists of four weekly group sessions that are two hours each and one all day mediation retreat. The rationale for testing the short MBI is to evaluate a low-dose (8 hours of contact) MBI that optimizes cost-effectiveness and minimizes patient burden.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Standard MBI

The standard MBI consists of eight weekly group sessions that are approximately two hours each and one all day meditation retreat. The length of this package is based on the standard length of MBSR as an 8-week program. The rationale for testing the standard MBI is to provide a comparison to a dose (16 hours of contact) that is most similar to the length of MBSR and has the fewest modifications, making it easier to train MBI providers.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Extended MBI

The extended MBI consists of four weekly group sessions followed by four group sessions every other week over the course of 12 weeks. Each group session will be two hours. The group sessions will be identical to the standard package except for the timing (every other week) of the last four sessions. In addition to the group sessions, the MBI provider will offer "office hours" in between the bi-weekly group sessions, where participants will be able to schedule individual sessions with the MBI provider to discuss questions and troubleshoot their mindfulness practice. In addition, participants will receive an all-day meditation retreat, similar to the other conditions. The rationale for testing the extended MBI is to optimize acceptability and uptake based on the investigator's preliminary data by allowing for a slower, extended pace of learning mindfulness practices with an opportunity to have individual discussions with the instructor (16 hours of contact + individual office hours).

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Males and females age 18 and older (except when the age of majority for a state differs from 18, including Delaware \[19 years or older\], Mississippi \[21 years or older\], and Nebraska \[19 years or older\])
2. ICSD-3 criteria (8) for Narcolepsy (Type I or II)
3. Endorse current psychological distress based on a t-score ≥ 60 on the PROMIS depression or anxiety scales
4. Established standard care for narcolepsy. Patients who have not been previously diagnosed will be required to complete a clinical work-up through a sleep clinic (i.e., nocturnal PSG followed by a next-day MSLT) before participating. Standard care is managed outside of the study.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Hypersomnia not of central origin (i.e., hypersomnia attributed to psychiatric disorder, medical disorder, other sleep disorder such as circadian rhythm sleep disorder, or insufficient sleep).
2. Current suicidal ideation or intent.
3. Uncontrolled medical conditions or physical limitations that require immediate medical treatment that would prevent ability to engage in the treatment protocol.
4. Inability to engage in the treatment protocol due to a psychiatric (e.g., psychotic disorder) or cognitive issue.
5. Untreated moderate-to-severe sleep-related breathing disorder, defined as an apnea hypopnea index (AHI) ≥ 15. Those receiving treatment for a sleep-related breathing disorder and can demonstrate adequate management (e.g., residual AHI \< 5) will be allowed to participate.
6. Previous participation in a formal MBI program, such as MBSR.
7. Unstable dose of medications at the time of screening (e.g., stimulants).
8. Unable to attend intervention sessions due to accessibility (i.e., reliable internet connection) or availability (i.e., not available due to scheduling conflicts).
9. Currently living outside of the United States.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

100 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No