An interventional study of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Usual Care in Psoriasis, sponsored by Islamia University of Bahawalpur. Recruiting at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 25 Years to 75 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-05-29.
Sponsored by Islamia University of Bahawalpur · Not applicable, Interventional, and Health services research
Your research study is about evaluating the effectiveness of **Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)** in reducing psychological distress among psoriasis patients and improving their self-compassion and Mental Health Locus of Control (MHLC).
The study highlights that psoriasis patients often suffer not only from physical symptoms but also from psychological problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-judgment, and low self-compassion. Traditional treatments mainly focus on physical symptoms and may not fully address these emotional and psychological difficulties.
To address this gap, the study proposes MBCT as a psychological intervention that combines mindfulness practices with cognitive therapy techniques. MBCT helps patients become more self-aware, reduce negative thinking, and develop self-compassion without self-judgment. The research also explores MHLC, which refers to how much control individuals believe they have over their health outcomes.
The study aims to investigate whether MBCT can:
The research follows a quantitative experimental design conducted in phases. Initially, baseline levels of distress, MHLC, and self-compassion will be assessed. Later, MBCT interventions will be implemented and evaluated for effectiveness.
Overall, the study seeks to contribute to integrated psoriasis care by emphasizing the importance of psychological health alongside physical treatment, ultimately improving patients' quality of life and therapeutic outcomes.
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This study's planned enrollment of 128 is above the median of 70 across 1,447 interventional studies indexed under Psoriasis.
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Exclusion Criteria:
Participants in this group will receive Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) intervention.
Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Participants in this group will receive usual care without MBCT intervention.
Other: Usual Care
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) will be administered to psoriasis patients to reduce psychological distress and improve self-compassion and mental health locus of control. The intervention includes mindfulness practices and cognitive behavioral techniques delivered in structured sessions.
Participants in the control group will receive usual care without Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy intervention.
Reduction in Psychological Distress
To evaluate the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) in reducing psychological distress among psoriasis patients.
Time frame: 12 weeks
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