The study will investigate the impact of an 8-week-long Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course on quality of life and disease severity in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).
This is a voluntary 8-week-long, non-medical intervention study for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). This study will enroll participants in an 8-week-long Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course and observed for any changes in validated measures of quality of life. Quality of life scores will be evaluated via multiple surveys including the Dermatology Quality of Life index, HS Quality of Life index, GAD7, and PHQ9. Surveys will be collected Week 1 of 8 week MBSR course intervention; Week 4; End of MBSR Course at week 8; and Week 12. The first goal is to investigate the effectiveness of the addition of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) intervention to conventional medical treatment on improving mental health in HS participants. The second goal is to assess participant preference for MBSR intervention.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
25
The MBSR course will consist of weekly sessions lasting two and a half hours, involving lecture, meditation, and self-reflection. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a structured program designed to help individuals manage stress, increase self-awareness, and promote overall well-being. Developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn in the late 1970s, MBSR combines elements of mindfulness meditation and cognitive-behavioral techniques. MBSR is a comprehensive program that equips individuals with practical skills to better manage stress and enhance their mental and emotional well-being. Its emphasis on mindfulness, self-awareness, and the integration of these practices into daily life makes it a valuable resource for those seeking to reduce stress and improve their overall quality of life.
UAMS Dermatology Clinic
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Dermatology Quality of Life Index (DLQI scores)
Change in DLQI scores before and after Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course. DLQI score interpretation: 0 - 1 no effect at all on patient's life 2 - 5 small effect on patient's life 6 - 10 moderate effect on patient's life 11 - 20 very large effect on patient's life 21 - 30 extremely large effect on patient's life
Time frame: Week 1 of 8 week MBSR course intervention; Week 4; End of MBSR Course at week 8; and Week 12
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD7)
Change in GAD7 scores before and after Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course. This is calculated by assigning scores of 0, 1, 2, and 3 to the response categories, respectively, of "not at all," "several days," "more than half the days," and "nearly every day." GAD-7 total score for the seven items ranges from 0 to 21. 0-4: minimal anxiety 5-9: mild anxiety 10-14: moderate anxiety 15-21: severe anxiety
Time frame: Week 1 of 8 week MBSR course intervention; Week 4; End of MBSR Course at week 8; and Week 12.
Patient Health Questionaire (PHQ9)
Change in PHQ9 scores before and after Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course. Scoring: add up all checked boxes on PHQ-9 For every 3 Not at all = 0; Several days = 1; More than half the days = 2; Nearly every day = 3 Interpretation of Total Score Total Score Depression Severity 1-4 Minimal depression 5-9 Mild depression 10-14 Moderate depression 15-19 Moderately severe depression 20-27 Severe depression
Time frame: Week 1 of 8 week MBSR course intervention; Week 4; End of MBSR Course at week 8; and Week 12.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Quality of Life Index (HiSQOL)
Change in HiSQOL scores before and after Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course. Grading: Not at all = 0 points Slightly = 1 point Moderately = 2 points Very much = 3 points Extremely = 4 points 0-17 = No effect 18-34 = Small effect 35-51 = Moderate effect 52-68 = Severe effect Max score = 68 points
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Time frame: Week 1 of 8 week MBSR course intervention; Week 4; End of MBSR Course at week 8; and Week 12.