A randomized controlled trial of online mindfulness-based stress reduction in chronic stroke.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose/objectives

Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has been shown to improve mental health and well-being in people with different medical conditions. However, whether it improves outcomes in chronic stroke populations is less clear, as few studies have examined the efficacy of MBSR in this population with a randomized controlled trial and an active control condition. Our study aimed to address this gap.

Research method/design

People with a history of chronic stroke (n = 59) participated in a randomized controlled trial of MBSR. They were randomly assigned to an online MBSR intervention or an online Brain Health Education intervention. Both interventions were matched on a number of variables, including schedule, instructor, and format. Participants were assessed pr

SUBMITTER: Lwi SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12778976 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature