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Positive Mindfulness Program and Wellbeing in Chronic Pain

Launched by CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY · Mar 2, 2017

Trial Information

Current as of April 25, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Positive Psychology Wellbeing Chronic Pain Mindfulness

ClinConnect Summary

Practicing mindfulness has been demonstrated to have a variety of benefits such as reducing stress, depression, anxiety, insomnia and pain symptoms. Positive psychology interventions have been shown to increase well-being by enhancing resilience, improving health and having a positive impact on levels of anxiety and depression.

The clinical guidance for treating individuals with chronic pain recommends reducing stress and improving sleep and supporting patients to gain a greater sense of control over their illness. Mindfulness has been shown to be effective in supporting patients with chro...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Is experiencing chronic pain that has lasted for at least 3 months at time of entry to study
  • Has access to the internet daily
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Currently receiving another form of psychological intervention
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Eating disorders
  • Substance abuse (inc prescription drugs)
  • Subjected to torture or abuse Suspected factitious illness or dissociative symptoms

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.

Locations

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom

London, , United Kingdom

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

Tony Lavender, Professor

Study Director

Canterbury Christ Church University

Itai Ivtzan, Dr

Principal Investigator

University of East London

Abi Davison Jenkins, DClinPsy

Principal Investigator

Canterbury Christ Church University

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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