Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction in COPD

Mayo Clinic20 enrolled

Overview

The objective of this study is to test the efficacy of a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction program in COPD on quality of life, dyspnea, daily physical activity and mindfulness during daily life.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD

Interventions

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR)BEHAVIORAL

Traditional eight-week MBSR Program.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 40 YearsMax age: 99 Years

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Inclusion criteria: * clinical diagnosis of COPD * clinically significant dyspnea, as determined by a score of \>=2 on the Medical Research Council of Dyspnea Score questionnaire (0-4). Exclusion criteria: * patients with a high likelihood of not completing the program (active chemical dependency) * patients with an inability fo provide good data or to follow commands (neurologic or psychiatric condition). * poor motivation or lack of interest in program

Locations (1)

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

We hypothesize that the perception of well being will increase after participants go through the MBSR program for COPD.

Time frame: Baseline and at eight weeks

Secondary Outcomes

Participants in the MBSR for COPD will have an increase in their physical activity level.

Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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