Visual snow syndrome (VSS) is associated with functional connectivity (FC) dysregulation of visual networks (VNs). We hypothesized that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, customized for visual symptoms (MBCT-vision), can treat VSS and modulate dysfunctional VNs. An open-label feasibility study for an 8-week MBCT-vision treatment program was conducted. Primary (symptom severity; impact on...
Sui Hsien Wong, Giuseppe Pontillo, Baris Kanber et al.
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Background: Visual Snow Syndrome (VSS) is a neurological disorder of functional network dysregulation, with no published treatment trials to date. We set out to assess the feasibility of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for visual symptoms (MBCT-vision) for VSS. Methods: A prospective open-label treatment trial. Primary Outcomes: self-rated symptom questionnaires (baseline vs week-9,...