The evaluation of an online mindfulness program for people with multiple sclerosis: study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disease of the central nervous system and is associated with many psychosocial symptoms that are difficult to manage including low mood, anxiety, fatigue and pain, as well as low health-related quality of life. Internet-based psychosocial interventions that use mindfulness-based approaches are gathering much attention in recent literature, particularly in the treatment of chronic illnesses. However, no large randomized controlled trials have been done examining the efficacy of such interventions for people with MS (PwMS).

Methods/design

This study is a randomised controlled trial of an online mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) for PwMS. Participants will be randomised to receive either the MBI or offered the intervention

SUBMITTER: Sesel AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6567500 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature