Mindfulness meditation for caregivers of patients with severe psychiatric disorders
A Randomized Controlled Study Comparing the Influence of a Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Program vs. Routine Management on Psychological Variables and Biological Markers Related to Immuno-inflammation Associated With Psychological Stress in Caregivers of Patients With Severe Psychiatric Disorders.
This study is testing whether a mindfulness meditation program can help caregivers of patients with severe psychiatric disorders feel less stressed and improve their overall health compared to those who just receive regular care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dijon) |
| Trial ID | NCT03745235 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project investigates the effects of a mindfulness-based stress reduction program on the psychological and biological health of caregivers for individuals with severe psychiatric disorders. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a mindfulness group, which will attend meditation sessions, or a control group receiving standard follow-up care. The study aims to measure changes in stress levels, emotional well-being, and inflammatory markers in the blood over a 12-month period. The findings will contribute to the development of tailored mindfulness programs for psychiatric caregivers.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adult caregivers of patients with severe psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, recurrent depression, or bipolar disorder.
Not a fit: Patients with severe psychiatric disorders that are currently unstable or those with inflammatory diseases may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the mental and physical health of caregivers, reducing stress and inflammation.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results for mindfulness interventions in similar populations, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * patient who has given oral consent * adult patient * a caregiver of a person with a severe psychiatric disorder (schizophrenia, recurrent depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder) Exclusion Criteria: * protected adult * patient not affiliated to the national health insurance system * pregnant, parturient or breastfeeding woman * person suffering from a severe psychiatric disorder indicating a state of decompensated stress (with risk of associated biological inflammatory disturbances) * person suffering from an inflammatory disease (autoimmune, infectious, neoplastic, cardio-vascular pathologies
Where this trial is running
Dijon
- Chu Dijon Bourogne — Dijon, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jean-Christophe CHAUVET-GELINIER
- Email: jean-christophe.chauvet-gelinier@chu-dijon.fr
- Phone: +33 3 80 29 37 69
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.