The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in Fibromyalgia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Medhdeir Jaldo Asad Ali
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 120 |
| Population | Individuals with fibromyalgia |
| Intervention | Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) |
| Duration | 8-week intervention, 6-month follow-up |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | MBSR significantly reduced pain severity, improved functional impairment, and enhanced psychological well-being compared to standard care. |
Abstract
This paper presents the findings of a randomized controlled trial investigating the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in individuals with fibromyalgia. The study aimed to evaluate the impact of MBSR on pain severity, functional impairment, and psychological well-being among participants. A total of 120 participants were randomly assigned to either the MBSR intervention group or a control group receiving standard care. Measurements were taken at baseline, post-intervention, and six-month follow-up. The results revealed significant reductions in pain severity, improvements in functional impairment, and enhanced psychological well-being in the MBSR group compared to the control group. However, challenges related to participant adherence and the generalizability of findings were noted. The study highlights the potential benefits of MBSR as a complementary approach in managing fibromyalgia and calls for further research to optimize its implementation
Comparable studies
Other randomized controlled trials on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alterations in Brain and Immune Function Produced by Mindfulness Meditation Healthy employees in a work environment | 2003 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 41 |
| Prevention of relapse/recurrence in major depression by mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. Recovered recurrently depressed patients | 2000 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 145 |
| Open hearts build lives: Positive emotions, induced through loving-kindness meditation, build consequential personal resources. Working adults | 2008 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 139 |
| Short-term meditation training improves attention and self-regulation Undergraduate Chinese students | 2007 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 40 |
| Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression: Replication and Exploration of Differential Relapse Prevention Effects. Recovered recurrently depressed patients | 2004 | Randomized controlled trial | n = 73 |