Mindfulness training for highly sensitive individuals
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for People High on the Personality Trait Sensory Processing Sensitivity: A Mixed Methods Study
This study tests if mindfulness training can help highly sensitive people feel less stressed, anxious, and depressed.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 52 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Radboud University Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Nijmegen, Gelderland) |
| Trial ID | NCT06390020 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in reducing stress-related symptoms in individuals with high sensory processing sensitivity. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an MBSR group or a control group. The primary goal is to determine if those in the MBSR group experience lower levels of depression, anxiety, and stress after the intervention. Additionally, the study will explore improvements in other mental and physical health outcomes and the mechanisms of mindfulness.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who have high sensory processing sensitivity and can attend MBSR sessions in Nijmegen.
Not a fit: Patients with severe psychological conditions or those who have recently completed mindfulness training may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a new therapeutic approach for individuals with high sensory processing sensitivity to manage their stress and improve their overall well-being.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes for mindfulness interventions in various populations, suggesting potential success for this approach in individuals with sensory processing sensitivity.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Participant has high sensory processing sensitivity (screened for by the Highly Sensitive Person Scale (HSPS) with a mean score of ≥4.4) * Participant is 18 years or older * Participant is proficient in Dutch * Participant lives near the location where the MBSR training takes place (up to about 30km from Nijmegen) * Participant is able to travel to location of the MBSR training for all sessions * Participant is available on the scheduled times of the MBSR sessions (or not available for one session with exception of the silent day) Exclusion Criteria: * Participant has a severe psychological condition (e.g. psychotic or suicidal) * Participant has followed mindfulness or meditation training (\~eight-week program) within the previous five years
Where this trial is running
Nijmegen, Gelderland
- The Radboudumc Center for Mindfulness — Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Anne Speckens, prof. dr. — Radboudumc, Centre for Mindfulness
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.