A feasibility investigation of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for people with Huntington's disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Huntington's disease (HD) is an inherited neurodegenerative condition which affects movement, coordination and cognitive functioning. Psychological difficulties are commonly experienced; however, psychological interventions have been little researched with this population. We investigated the feasibility of conducting a randomised controlled trial (RCT) of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) with people with the HD genetic mutation, either pre-manifest (before onset of movement symptoms) or at an early disease stage. Specifically, we evaluated the willingness of participants to be recruited into and complete the intervention; the acceptability of the study measures in relation to completion; the feasibility of offering the standard MBCT course to people with HD; t

SUBMITTER: Eccles FJR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7315515 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature