Positive Mental Training in patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The efficacy of Positive Mental Training in patients with Multiple Sclerosis experiencing psychological distress: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial
IRAS ID
186340
Contact name
Katy Murray
Contact email
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 6 months, 2 days
Research summary
Psychological distress in the form of low mood and anxiety is common, undertreated and has a devestating effect on quality of life in Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Conversely, positive affect (e.g. optimism, vitality, resilience) may be protective through enhancing coping strategies, buffering detrimental consequences of stress and promoting engagement in rewarding activities. Positive Mental Training (PosMT) is a 12-week daily 18-minute audio programme using relaxation, mindfulness and positive psychology techniques. It aids recovery in patients with anxiety and depression in primary care, but has not been tested in people with MS. We plan to conduct a pilot randomised controlled trial of the PosMT tool intervention prior to a full randomised controlled trial. For the pilot trial, we aim to recruit 60 patients with MS with psychological needs (low mood or high anxiety) from MS outpatient clinics, who will be randomised into an intervention (PosMT training) or a control group (waiting list control). Data will be collected to assess the acceptability and impact of the PosMT intervention. This will inform the design of a full trial.
REC name
South East Scotland REC 02
REC reference
15/SS/0169
Date of REC Opinion
1 Dec 2015
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion