A Randomised Controlled Trial of Self-help Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Health Workers
Launched by CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY · Jan 20, 2017
Trial Information
Current as of April 25, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
This study is a randomised controlled trial (RCT) examining the efficacy of a mindfulness-based cognitive therapy self-help book ('Mindfulness: A practice guide to finding peace in a frantic world') relative to a wait-list control, in healthcare staff. It builds on a previous pilot RCT (http://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN16486066). A battery of measures will be administered at baseline (week 0), post-intervention (week 9) and follow-up (week 21). This trial is designed to test the following hypotheses.
Primary Hypothesis
-Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy self-help (MBCT-SH) participants, in c...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • 1. Being currently employed by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (in the UK) in a role or roles that involve direct delivery of healthcare.
- • 2. Having at least one day per week of direct contact with UK National Health Service service users.
- • 3. Agreeing to refrain from engaging in another form of psychological therapy during the course of the study.
- • 4. Having self-reported sufficient English language reading ability to read and understand the self-help book
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • 1. Being currently on leave of absence from work.
- • 2. Having previously received a minimum dose (defined as 50% of a course or more) of a mindfulness-based intervention.
About Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury Christ Church University is a leading higher education institution in the UK, renowned for its commitment to research excellence and community engagement. With a strong focus on health and social care, the university undertakes a range of clinical trials aimed at advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes. By leveraging interdisciplinary collaboration and state-of-the-art facilities, Canterbury Christ Church University strives to contribute valuable insights to the scientific community while fostering innovation in healthcare practices. Its dedicated team of researchers and practitioners work diligently to ensure the highest standards of ethical conduct and scientific rigor in all clinical studies.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom
Hove, Sussex, United Kingdom
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Emily C Ironmonger, MSc
Principal Investigator
Canterbury Christ Church University
Clara Strauss, PhD
Study Director
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust & University of Sussex
Kate Cavanagh, PhD
Study Director
University of Sussex
Fergal Jones, PhD
Study Director
Canterbury Christ Church University & Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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