Youth-focused group mindfulness-based intervention in individuals with early psychosis: A randomized pilot feasibility study.
Arlene G MacDougall, Elizabeth Price, Matthew R J Vandermeer, Chantelle Lloyd, Richelle Bird, Rickinder Sethi, Aturan Shanmugalingam, Jason Carr, Kelly K. Anderson, Ross M G Norman
Early Intervention in Psychiatry October 15, 2018 DOI: 10.1111/eip.12753 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Randomized pilot trial Pilot study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 21 |
| Population | Youth experiencing early psychosis in an early psychosis intervention program |
| Interventions | Mindfulness Ambassador Program (MAP) treatment as usual |
| Duration | 12 sessions |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Humans Feasibility studies Pilot projects Single-blind method Psychotic disorders Adolescent Referral and consultation Patient satisfaction Ontario Female Young adult Early medical intervention Schizophrenia Psychosis Affective symptoms |
| Key findings | The Mindfulness Ambassador Program was associated with high acceptability and beneficial effects on depression and fatigue, and the randomized pilot design was feasible. The authors conclude the pilot data support a larger randomized trial of effectiveness. |
Abstract
Aim: To assess the feasibility of a randomized pilot trial that evaluated the acceptability and potential clinical utility of the Mindfulness Ambassador Program (MAP), a unique, standardized 12-session facilitated group mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) for youth experiencing early psychosis.
Methods: Twenty-one patients of an early psychosis intervention program were randomized to receive MAP (n = 11) or treatment as usual (n = 10). Acceptability was measured by group attendance rate and client satisfaction; feasibility of the study design was measured by the recruitment and retention rate. The means, standard deviations, and 95% confidence intervals were described for outcomes of interest.
Results: MAP is associated with a high degree of acceptability and has beneficial effects for depression and fatigue. The randomized trial design is feasible.
Conclusions: This study provides important pilot data supporting a larger randomized trial of effectiveness for MAP as a group MBI for early psychosis. Details of MAP and study limitations are discussed.
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 |
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