Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: A Pilot Trial on the Effect of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy Versus "Treatment as Usual" for Individuals With Multiple Chemical Sensitivities
Brief Summary:
OBJECTIVES
The objective is to evaluate the effect of an 8-week mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) programme on psychological - and somatic symptoms, and illness perceptions in individuals with self- reported multiple chemical sensitivities.
PARTICIPANTS
Participants will be recruited among respondents to a survey on the consequences of self-reported symptoms related to inhalation of airborne chemicals conducted by the Danish Research Centre for Chemical Sensitivities.
DESIGN
The pilot trial is designed as a randomized trial on the effect of MBCT versus treatment as usual.
INTERVENTION
The MBCT programme includes 2½ hours of group training at the Psychiatric Centre, Rigshospitalet once a week for 8 weeks. Furthermore participants are encouraged to practice at home for up to 45 min per day, 6 days a week during the entire course.
OUTCOME MEASURES
Effect of MBCT will be estimated from individual scores on psychometric scales