Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for adjustment to early stage mult
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for adjustment to early stage multiple sclerosis: Manual development and a randomised controlled trial comparing CBT to supportive listening
What it found
A paper reports the results; we have not read it yet. See Papers below.
What it measured
Main measures
The following will be assessed at baseline, mid-therapy, post-therapy and at 6 and 12 months: 1. Distress, assessed by the General Health Questionnaire (Goldberg, 1978) 2. Work and Social Adjustment, assessed by the Work and Social Adjustment Scale (Mundt et al., 2002)
Other measures (1)
The following will be assessed at baseline, post-therapy and at 6 and 12 months, unless specified otherwise: 1. Social support, assessed using the Significant Others Scale (SOS; Power et al., 1988) at baseline, post-therapy and at 6 and 12 months 2. Beliefs About Emotions (BAE-6; Rimes & Chalder, publication in preparation) 3. Illness perceptions, assessed using the Brief Illness Perception Que
Thinking and memory
Who could take part
MS (type not specified)
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Inclusion criteria
Inclusion: 1. Definite diagnosis of MS 2. Diagnosed within the last 10 years 3. Some degree of ambulation (with aid if necessary). Equivalent to Extended Disability Status Scale (EDSS) <6.5 4. Stabilised on medication (Disease modifying drugs: minimum of 3 months since started; Anti-depressants: stable dose for minimum of 2 months) Exclusion: 1. Gross cognitive impairment that would make participation in therapy problematic or distressing (must score >20 on Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status-Modified to be eligible) 2. Serious psychological disorders for whom treatment would be inappropriate (including psychotic disorders of active substance abuse) 3. Other co-morbid serious chronic illness (e.g., a malignancy) 4. Currently participating in other psychological therapies
Exclusion criteria
Not separately supplied in the registry.
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/samstrial/trial/about_the_trial1.html
Papers
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History
Started
Jan 2008
Finished
Jan 2009