Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is a group program in which participants are taught to be mindful or present-focused. MBSR programs consist of instruction in a variety of mindfulness meditations including body scan, sitting meditation, mindful yoga, and discussion of these practices. Our study purpose is to develop and conduct a pilot mixed-methods randomized controlled trial (RCT), combining clinical outcomes, qualitative interviews, and brain imaging to assess the impact of the intervention on children with mental health challenges.
This study will be a 2 arm controlled clinical trial (CCT) comparing usual care to usual care plus MBSR. Participants will be residents of a local inpatient treatment facility for adolescents with serious mental health issues. Outcomes the investigators will measure include mental health status as well as mindfulness. The investigators will also conduct qualitative interviews to assess the personal impact of the intervention on the patients and their families. In order to map and measure cognitive changes during MBSR the investigators will conduct brain imaging using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and Event-Related Potential (ERP) recordings. Through this study the investigators will determine if MBSR is helpful to our population.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
85
Eight MBSR sessions of 2 hrs/week to be held during regular class time plus one 3-hour retreat
The site provides family centered treatment where adolescents take part in therapy from Sunday evening until Friday afternoon. In addition to a structured day and evening schedule, standard treatment includes: Daily group therapy; ii) Medications; iii) Schooling by Edmonton Public School Board teachers; iv) Physical education and recreation; and v) Weekly Multiple Family Therapy.
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Behavioral Assessment System for Children - 2nd Edition
Time frame: change from baseline at 10 weeks after start of intervention (or control period)
Child Acceptance and Mindfulness Measure (CAMM)
Time frame: change from baseline at 10 weeks after start of intervention (or control period)
EEG and fMRI
Time frame: change from baseline at 10 weeks after start of intervention (or control period)
Adverse events
Time frame: at any stage during the study
Qualitative interview
this will occur only for intervention group
Time frame: 12 weeks after start of intervention
Emotion regulation in childhood and adolescence(ERQ-CA)
Time frame: change from baseline at 10 weeks after start of intervention (or control period)
Behavioral Assessment System for Children - 2nd Edition
Time frame: change from baseline 3 months after intervention is complete and same time frame for control group
Child Acceptance and Mindfulness Measure (CAMM)
Time frame: change from baseline 3 months after intervention is complete and same time frame for control group
Emotion regulation in childhood and adolescence(ERQ-CA)
Time frame: change from baseline 3 months after intervention is complete and same time frame for control group
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Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
Time frame: change from baseline at 10 weeks after start of intervention (or control period)
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
Time frame: change from baseline 3 months after intervention is complete and same time frame for control group