Hospital Universitario de la Plana
Castellon, Spain
NCT Number: NCT03425487
The aim of this study is to assess and compare the benefits of twopsychological interventions added to the usual treatment of patients whocome to mental health. Patients will be randomly assigned to the followingconditions: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Attachment-BasedCompassion Therapy (ABCT) and a Treatment As Usual (TAU) Group. Theparticipants in the two psychological intervention groups will also receive usualpsychological/psychiatric treatment managed by their specialist. Mindfulnessand Compassion groups will be composed of 33 participants each, and TAU group will be composed of 64 participants (total sample n = 130).
The principal hypothesis is that 'ABCT + TAU' will be more effective than'MBSR + TAU' for treating depressive and/or anxiety symptoms in patients attending mental health settings. Secondary hypothesis are: 1) 'MBSR + TAU'and 'ABCT + TAU' will be more effective than 'TAU alone' for treatinganxiety and/or depressive symptoms in patients attending mental health settings; 2) mindfulness will be a mediator of the 'MBSR + TAU' program improvements, while self-compassion will be a mediator of the corresponding'ABCT + TAU'; and 3) 'ABCT + TAU' will present more cost-effectiveness than 'MBSR + TAU' and both ABCT + TAU' and 'MBSR + TAU' programs will present more cost-effectiveness than TAU alone.
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Notify Me18 year–75 year
All sexes
Interventional
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Castellon, Spain
Healthy volunteers accepted: No
Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.
Inclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria
MBSR consists of 8 weekly groupal sessions of 150 minutes/session (10-16 people). Written material and sound recordings will be offered as support elements. The estimated duration of the program is two months
ABCT consists of 8 weekly groupal sessions of 120 minutes/session (10-16 people). Written material and sound recordings will be offered as support elements. The estimated duration of the program is two months.
Usual specialized treatment in mental health (psychological or/and psychiatric)
Time frame: Baseline
In the MBSR based intervention group. This scale is a set of three self-report scales designed to measure the emotional states of depression, anxiety and stress. Each of the three DASS-21 scales contains 7 items, divided into subscales with similar content. The range for each subescale is 0-21 (But this scores will need to be multiplied by 2 to calculate the final score). This questionnaire also gives us a one-dimensional global measure of emotional distress that will be considered as the main study outcome. It is composed by all the 21 items configuring a general factor, and it will be taken as a continuous dimensional variable that ranges from 0 to 126.
Time frame: Baseline
In the ABCT based intervention group. This scale is a set of three self-report scales designed to measure the emotional states of depression, anxiety and stress. Each of the three DASS-21 scales contains 7 items, divided into subscales with similar content. The range for each subescale is 0-21 (But this scores will need to be multiplied by 2 to calculate the final score). This questionnaire also gives us a one-dimensional global measure of emotional distress that will be considered as the main study outcome. It is composed by all the 21 items configuring a general factor, and it will be taken as a continuous dimensional variable that ranges from 0 to 126.
Time frame: Baseline
In the TAU control group. This scale is a set of three self-report scales designed to measure the emotional states of depression, anxiety and stress. Each of the three DASS-21 scales contains 7 items, divided into subscales with similar content. The range for each subescale is 0-21 (But this scores will need to be multiplied by 2 to calculate the final score). This questionnaire also gives us a one-dimensional global measure of emotional distress that will be considered as the main study outcome. It is composed by all the 21 items configuring a general factor, and it will be taken as a continuous dimensional variable that ranges from 0 to 126.
Time frame: Post-treatment 8 weeks from baseline in 8 weeks MBSR intervention group
In the MBSR based intervention group. This scale is a set of three self-report scales designed to measure the emotional states of depression, anxiety and stress. Each of the three DASS-21 scales contains 7 items, divided into subscales with similar content. The range for each subescale is 0-21 (But this scores will need to be multiplied by 2 to calculate the final score). This questionnaire also gives us a one-dimensional global measure of emotional distress that will be considered as the main study outcome. It is composed by all the 21 items configuring a general factor, and it will be taken as a continuous dimensional variable that ranges from 0 to 126.
Time frame: Post-treatment 8 weeks from baseline in 8 weeks ABCT intervention group
In the ABCT based intervention group. This scale is a set of three self-report scales designed to measure the emotional states of depression, anxiety and stress. Each of the three DASS-21 scales contains 7 items, divided into subscales with similar content. The range for each subescale is 0-21 (But this scores will need to be multiplied by 2 to calculate the final score). This questionnaire also gives us a one-dimensional global measure of emotional distress that will be considered as the main study outcome. It is composed by all the 21 items configuring a general factor, and it will be taken as a continuous dimensional variable that ranges from 0 to 126.
Time frame: Post-treatment 8 weeks from baseline in TAU control group
In the TAU control group. This scale is a set of three self-report scales designed to measure the emotional states of depression, anxiety and stress. Each of the three DASS-21 scales contains 7 items, divided into subscales with similar content. The range for each subescale is 0-21 (But this scores will need to be multiplied by 2 to calculate the final score). This questionnaire also gives us a one-dimensional global measure of emotional distress that will be considered as the main study outcome. It is composed by all the 21 items configuring a general factor, and it will be taken as a continuous dimensional variable that ranges from 0 to 126.
Time frame: Six-months follow-up
In the MBSR based intervention group. This scale is a set of three self-report scales designed to measure the emotional states of depression, anxiety and stress. Each of the three DASS-21 scales contains 7 items, divided into subscales with similar content. The range for each subescale is 0-21 (But this scores will need to be multiplied by 2 to calculate the final score). This questionnaire also gives us a one-dimensional global measure of emotional distress that will be considered as the main study outcome. It is composed by all the 21 items configuring a general factor, and it will be taken as a continuous dimensional variable that ranges from 0 to 126.
Time frame: Six-months follow-up
In the ABCT based intervention group. This scale is a set of three self-report scales designed to measure the emotional states of depression, anxiety and stress. Each of the three DASS-21 scales contains 7 items, divided into subscales with similar content. The range for each subescale is 0-21 (But this scores will need to be multiplied by 2 to calculate the final score). This questionnaire also gives us a one-dimensional global measure of emotional distress that will be considered as the main study outcome. It is composed by all the 21 items configuring a general factor, and it will be taken as a continuous dimensional variable that ranges from 0 to 126.
Time frame: Six-months follow-up
In the TAU control group. This scale is a set of three self-report scales designed to measure the emotional states of depression, anxiety and stress. Each of the three DASS-21 scales contains 7 items, divided into subscales with similar content. The range for each subescale is 0-21 (But this scores will need to be multiplied by 2 to calculate the final score). This questionnaire also gives us a one-dimensional global measure of emotional distress that will be considered as the main study outcome. It is composed by all the 21 items configuring a general factor, and it will be taken as a continuous dimensional variable that ranges from 0 to 126.
Time frame: Baseline
In the MBSR based intervention group
Time frame: Baseline
In the ABCT based intervention group
Time frame: Baseline
In the TAU control group
Time frame: Baseline
In the MBSR based intervention group. The FFMQ is a 39-item questionnaire that measures five facets of mindfulness: observe (8 items), describe (8 items), actaware (8 items), nonjudge (8 items) and nonreact (7 items). The range score for each subescale is: "observe" (40 points); "describe" (40 points); "actaware" (40 points); "nonjudge"(40 points); "nonreact" (35 points). For all subscales, a high score is considered to be more presence of the construct. Finally, the subscales can be summed to obtain a general score.
Time frame: Baseline
In the ABCT based intervention group. The FFMQ is a 39-item questionnaire that measures five facets of mindfulness: observe (8 items), describe (8 items), actaware (8 items), nonjudge (8 items) and nonreact (7 items). The range score for each subescale is: "observe" (40 points); "describe" (40 points); "actaware" (40 points); "nonjudge"(40 points); "nonreact" (35 points). For all subscales, a high score is considered to be more presence of the construct. Finally, the subscales can be summed to obtain a general score.
Time frame: Baseline
In the TAU control group. The FFMQ is a 39-item questionnaire that measures five facets of mindfulness: observe (8 items), describe (8 items), actaware (8 items), nonjudge (8 items) and nonreact (7 items). The range score for each subescale is: "observe" (40 points); "describe" (40 points); "actaware" (40 points); "nonjudge"(40 points); "nonreact" (35 points). For all subscales, a high score is considered to be more presence of the construct. Finally, the subscales can be summed to obtain a general score.
Time frame: Post-treatment 8 weeks from baseline in 8 weeks MBSR intervention group
In the MBSR based intervention group. The FFMQ is a 39-item questionnaire that measures five facets of mindfulness: observe (8 items), describe (8 items), actaware (8 items), nonjudge (8 items) and nonreact (7 items). The range score for each subescale is: "observe" (40 points); "describe" (40 points); "actaware" (40 points); "nonjudge"(40 points); "nonreact" (35 points). For all subscales, a high score is considered to be more presence of the construct. Finally, the subscales can be summed to obtain a general score.
Time frame: Post-treatment 8 weeks from baseline in 8 weeks ABCT intervention group
In the ABCT based intervention group. The FFMQ is a 39-item questionnaire that measures five facets of mindfulness: observe (8 items), describe (8 items), actaware (8 items), nonjudge (8 items) and nonreact (7 items). The range score for each subescale is: "observe" (40 points); "describe" (40 points); "actaware" (40 points); "nonjudge"(40 points); "nonreact" (35 points). For all subscales, a high score is considered to be more presence of the construct. Finally, the subscales can be summed to obtain a general score.
Time frame: Post-treatment 8 weeks from baseline in TAU control group
In the TAU group control. The FFMQ is a 39-item questionnaire that measures five facets of mindfulness: observe (8 items), describe (8 items), actaware (8 items), nonjudge (8 items) and nonreact (7 items). The range score for each subescale is: "observe" (40 points); "describe" (40 points); "actaware" (40 points); "nonjudge"(40 points); "nonreact" (35 points). For all subscales, a high score is considered to be more presence of the construct. Finally, the subscales can be summed to obtain a general score.
Time frame: Six-months follow-up
In the MBSR based intervention group. The FFMQ is a 39-item questionnaire that measures five facets of mindfulness: observe (8 items), describe (8 items), actaware (8 items), nonjudge (8 items) and nonreact (7 items). The range score for each subescale is: "observe" (40 points); "describe" (40 points); "actaware" (40 points); "nonjudge"(40 points); "nonreact" (35 points). For all subscales, a high score is considered to be more presence of the construct. Finally, the subscales can be summed to obtain a general score.
Time frame: Six-months follow-up
In the ABCT based intervention group. The FFMQ is a 39-item questionnaire that measures five facets of mindfulness: observe (8 items), describe (8 items), actaware (8 items), nonjudge (8 items) and nonreact (7 items). The range score for each subescale is: "observe" (40 points); "describe" (40 points); "actaware" (40 points); "nonjudge"(40 points); "nonreact" (35 points). For all subscales, a high score is considered to be more presence of the construct. Finally, the subscales can be summed to obtain a general score.
Time frame: Six-months follow-up
In the TAU group control. The FFMQ is a 39-item questionnaire that measures five facets of mindfulness: observe (8 items), describe (8 items), actaware (8 items), nonjudge (8 items) and nonreact (7 items). The range score for each subescale is: "observe" (40 points); "describe" (40 points); "actaware" (40 points); "nonjudge"(40 points); "nonreact" (35 points). For all subscales, a high score is considered to be more presence of the construct. Finally, the subscales can be summed to obtain a general score.
Time frame: Baseline
In the MBSR based intervention group. This scale is currently the only self-report instrument to measure self-compassion. The SCS is divided into six subscales: 4-item Self-Kindness; 4-item Self-Judgment; 4-item Common Humanity; 4-item Isolation; 4-item Mindfulness; and 4-item Over-Identification. The items can be rated on a five-point likert scale with 1 indicating almost never and 5 indicating almost always. After reversing the negatively formulated items, a total score can be calculated, which may range from 24 to 120, with higher scores indicating greater self-compassion.
Time frame: Baseline
In the ABCT based intervention group. This scale is currently the only self-report instrument to measure self-compassion. The SCS is divided into six subscales: 4-item Self-Kindness; 4-item Self-Judgment; 4-item Common Humanity; 4-item Isolation; 4-item Mindfulness; and 4-item Over-Identification. The items can be rated on a five-point likert scale with 1 indicating almost never and 5 indicating almost always. After reversing the negatively formulated items, a total score can be calculated, which may range from 24 to 120, with higher scores indicating greater self-compassion.
Time frame: Baseline
In the TAU group control. This scale is currently the only self-report instrument to measure self-compassion. The SCS is divided into six subscales: 4-item Self-Kindness; 4-item Self-Judgment; 4-item Common Humanity; 4-item Isolation; 4-item Mindfulness; and 4-item Over-Identification. The items can be rated on a five-point likert scale with 1 indicating almost never and 5 indicating almost always. After reversing the negatively formulated items, a total score can be calculated, which may range from 24 to 120, with higher scores indicating greater self-compassion.
Time frame: Post-treatment 8 weeks from baseline in 8 weeks MBSR intervention group
In the MBSR based intervention group. This scale is currently the only self-report instrument to measure self-compassion. The SCS is divided into six subscales: 4-item Self-Kindness; 4-item Self-Judgment; 4-item Common Humanity; 4-item Isolation; 4-item Mindfulness; and 4-item Over-Identification. The items can be rated on a five-point likert scale with 1 indicating almost never and 5 indicating almost always. After reversing the negatively formulated items, a total score can be calculated, which may range from 24 to 120, with higher scores indicating greater self-compassion.
Time frame: Post-treatment 8 weeks from baseline in 8 weeks ABCT intervention group
In the ABCT based intervention group. This scale is currently the only self-report instrument to measure self-compassion. The SCS is divided into six subscales: 4-item Self-Kindness; 4-item Self-Judgment; 4-item Common Humanity; 4-item Isolation; 4-item Mindfulness; and 4-item Over-Identification. The items can be rated on a five-point likert scale with 1 indicating almost never and 5 indicating almost always. After reversing the negatively formulated items, a total score can be calculated, which may range from 24 to 120, with higher scores indicating greater self-compassion.
Time frame: Post-treatment 8 weeks from baseline in TAU control group
In the TAU group control. This scale is currently the only self-report instrument to measure self-compassion. The SCS is divided into six subscales: 4-item Self-Kindness; 4-item Self-Judgment; 4-item Common Humanity; 4-item Isolation; 4-item Mindfulness; and 4-item Over-Identification. The items can be rated on a five-point likert scale with 1 indicating almost never and 5 indicating almost always. After reversing the negatively formulated items, a total score can be calculated, which may range from 24 to 120, with higher scores indicating greater self-compassion.
Time frame: Six-months follow-up
In the MBSR based intervention group. This scale is currently the only self-report instrument to measure self-compassion. The SCS is divided into six subscales: 4-item Self-Kindness; 4-item Self-Judgment; 4-item Common Humanity; 4-item Isolation; 4-item Mindfulness; and 4-item Over-Identification. The items can be rated on a five-point likert scale with 1 indicating almost never and 5 indicating almost always. After reversing the negatively formulated items, a total score can be calculated, which may range from 24 to 120, with higher scores indicating greater self-compassion.
Time frame: Six-months follow-up
In the ABCT based intervention group. This scale is currently the only self-report instrument to measure self-compassion. The SCS is divided into six subscales: 4-item Self-Kindness; 4-item Self-Judgment; 4-item Common Humanity; 4-item Isolation; 4-item Mindfulness; and 4-item Over-Identification. The items can be rated on a five-point likert scale with 1 indicating almost never and 5 indicating almost always. After reversing the negatively formulated items, a total score can be calculated, which may range from 24 to 120, with higher scores indicating greater self-compassion.
Time frame: Six-months follow-up
In the TAU group control. This scale is currently the only self-report instrument to measure self-compassion. The SCS is divided into six subscales: 4-item Self-Kindness; 4-item Self-Judgment; 4-item Common Humanity; 4-item Isolation; 4-item Mindfulness; and 4-item Over-Identification. The items can be rated on a five-point likert scale with 1 indicating almost never and 5 indicating almost always. After reversing the negatively formulated items, a total score can be calculated, which may range from 24 to 120, with higher scores indicating greater self-compassion.
Time frame: Baseline
In the MBSR based intervention group. The EuroQol-5D is a standardized instrument for measuring generic health status. The construct "health status" is measured in terms of five dimensions (5D); mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Mobility dimension asks about the person's walking ability. Self-care dimension asks about the ability to wash or dress by oneself, and usual activities dimension measures performance in "work, study, housework, family or leisure activities". In pain/discomfort dimension, it asks how much pain or discomfort they have, and in anxiety/depression dimension, it asks how anxious or depressed they are. The respondents self-rate their level of severity for each dimension using three-level scale.
Time frame: Baseline
In the ABCT based intervention group. The EuroQol-5D is a standardized instrument for measuring generic health status. The construct "health status" is measured in terms of five dimensions (5D); mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Mobility dimension asks about the person's walking ability. Self-care dimension asks about the ability to wash or dress by oneself, and usual activities dimension measures performance in "work, study, housework, family or leisure activities". In pain/discomfort dimension, it asks how much pain or discomfort they have, and in anxiety/depression dimension, it asks how anxious or depressed they are. The respondents self-rate their level of severity for each dimension using three-level scale.
Time frame: Baseline
In the TAU group control. The EuroQol-5D is a standardized instrument for measuring generic health status. The construct "health status" is measured in terms of five dimensions (5D); mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Mobility dimension asks about the person's walking ability. Self-care dimension asks about the ability to wash or dress by oneself, and usual activities dimension measures performance in "work, study, housework, family or leisure activities". In pain/discomfort dimension, it asks how much pain or discomfort they have, and in anxiety/depression dimension, it asks how anxious or depressed they are. The respondents self-rate their level of severity for each dimension using three-level scale.
Time frame: Post-treatment 8 weeks from baseline in 8 weeks MBSR intervention group
In the MBSR based intervention group. The EuroQol-5D is a standardized instrument for measuring generic health status. The construct "health status" is measured in terms of five dimensions (5D); mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Mobility dimension asks about the person's walking ability. Self-care dimension asks about the ability to wash or dress by oneself, and usual activities dimension measures performance in "work, study, housework, family or leisure activities". In pain/discomfort dimension, it asks how much pain or discomfort they have, and in anxiety/depression dimension, it asks how anxious or depressed they are. The respondents self-rate their level of severity for each dimension using three-level scale.
Time frame: Post-treatment 8 weeks from baseline in 8 weeks ABCT intervention group
In the ABCT based intervention group. The EuroQol-5D is a standardized instrument for measuring generic health status. The construct "health status" is measured in terms of five dimensions (5D); mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Mobility dimension asks about the person's walking ability. Self-care dimension asks about the ability to wash or dress by oneself, and usual activities dimension measures performance in "work, study, housework, family or leisure activities". In pain/discomfort dimension, it asks how much pain or discomfort they have, and in anxiety/depression dimension, it asks how anxious or depressed they are. The respondents self-rate their level of severity for each dimension using three-level scale.
Time frame: Post-treatment 8 weeks from baseline in TAU control group
In the TAU group control. The EuroQol-5D is a standardized instrument for measuring generic health status. The construct "health status" is measured in terms of five dimensions (5D); mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Mobility dimension asks about the person's walking ability. Self-care dimension asks about the ability to wash or dress by oneself, and usual activities dimension measures performance in "work, study, housework, family or leisure activities". In pain/discomfort dimension, it asks how much pain or discomfort they have, and in anxiety/depression dimension, it asks how anxious or depressed they are. The respondents self-rate their level of severity for each dimension using three-level scale.
Time frame: Six-months follow-up
In the MBSR based intervention group. The EuroQol-5D is a standardized instrument for measuring generic health status. The construct "health status" is measured in terms of five dimensions (5D); mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Mobility dimension asks about the person's walking ability. Self-care dimension asks about the ability to wash or dress by oneself, and usual activities dimension measures performance in "work, study, housework, family or leisure activities". In pain/discomfort dimension, it asks how much pain or discomfort they have, and in anxiety/depression dimension, it asks how anxious or depressed they are. The respondents self-rate their level of severity for each dimension using three-level scale.
Time frame: Six-months follow-up
In the ABCT based intervention group. The EuroQol-5D is a standardized instrument for measuring generic health status. The construct "health status" is measured in terms of five dimensions (5D); mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Mobility dimension asks about the person's walking ability. Self-care dimension asks about the ability to wash or dress by oneself, and usual activities dimension measures performance in "work, study, housework, family or leisure activities". In pain/discomfort dimension, it asks how much pain or discomfort they have, and in anxiety/depression dimension, it asks how anxious or depressed they are. The respondents self-rate their level of severity for each dimension using three-level scale.
Time frame: Six-months follow-up
In the TAU group control. The EuroQol-5D is a standardized instrument for measuring generic health status. The construct "health status" is measured in terms of five dimensions (5D); mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Mobility dimension asks about the person's walking ability. Self-care dimension asks about the ability to wash or dress by oneself, and usual activities dimension measures performance in "work, study, housework, family or leisure activities". In pain/discomfort dimension, it asks how much pain or discomfort they have, and in anxiety/depression dimension, it asks how anxious or depressed they are. The respondents self-rate their level of severity for each dimension using three-level scale.
Time frame: Baseline
In the MBSR based intervention group
Time frame: Baseline
In the ABCT based intervention group
Time frame: Baseline
In the TAU group control
Time frame: Six-months follow-up
In the MBSR based intervention group
Time frame: Six-months follow-up
In the ABCT based intervention group
Time frame: Six-months follow-up
In the TAU group control
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