Mindfulness Therapy vs Health Program for Chronic Pain and Depression
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy vs the Health Enhancement Program for Chronic Pain and Depression; The Quiet Focus Study
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Chronic Pain
Depression
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 50 – 120
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Other
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for older Black adults who have chronic pain and depression. Participants will compare a mindfulness therapy program to a health enhancement program to see which helps more with pain and quality of life.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am an older adult (age 50 or older)
- I identify as Black
- I have had pain for longer than 3 months
- I have mild to moderate depression
- I can speak and read in English
- I can attend sessions in person or via video
- I have not changed my antidepressant medication in the last 6 weeks
- I am willing to provide consent and follow study rules
You may not be able to join if
- I have severe depressive symptoms
- I currently abuse substances
- I have significant cognitive impairment
- I have had more than 8 sessions of cognitive-behavioral therapy
- I have been trained in mindfulness before
- I have a history of psychosis
- I have had suicidal thoughts or self-harmed in the past 90 days
- I am currently in another behavioral clinical trial
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to pilot a randomized controlled trial comparing an adaptation of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy to the health enhancement program for chronic pain and depression. The main questions it aims to answer in a later fully powered randomized controlled trial are:
* Is an adaptation of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for older Black adults able to improve qua…
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Eligibility Criteria
Participant Inclusion Criteria
1. Older adult (age ≥ 50)
2. All individuals who identify with one or more nationalities or ethnic groups originating in any of the Black racial groups of Africa
3. Pain in muscles, joints, bones, or associated soft tissues (NRS\>4) lasting longer than 3 months
4. Dep…