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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy-Taking it Further (MBCT-TiF) compared to Ongoing Mindfulness Practice (OMP) in the promotion of well-being and mental health: A randomised controlled trial with graduates of MBCT and MBSR.

Behaviour research and therapy
February 1, 2024
Shannon Maloney et al. (3 authors)
Randomized Controlled TrialJournal ArticleResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tHuman StudyClinical
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy-Taking it Further (MBCT-TiF) for graduates of MBCT and MBSR in improving mental well-being compared to Ongoing Mindfulness Practice (OMP).

Results Summary

MBCT-TiF was significantly more effective than OMP at improving mental well-being, with large post-intervention effects (Cohen's d = 0.78). No serious adverse effects were reported.

Population

164 graduates of MBCT/MBSR programs.

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (2)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy-Taking it Further (MBCT-TiF)
increase
mental well-being
graduates of MBCT/MBSR
B = 6.25; 95% CI = [4.20, 8.29]; Cohen's d = 0.78
significantly more effective than OMP at improving
#1
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy-Taking it Further (MBCT-TiF)
no change
adverse effects
graduates of MBCT/MBSR
null
no serious adverse effects were reported
#2
Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy-Taking it Further (MBCT-TiF), as an adapted programme for graduates of MBCT and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). MBCT-TiF sits within a global mental health approach, which aims to help shift a wider distribution of the population towards mental well-being and away from mental ill health using a family of MBCT curricula. The primary hypothesis was that MBCT-TiF, compared to Ongoing Mindfulness Practice (OMP), would help MBCT/MBSR graduates improve their mental well-being. METHOD: A parallel RCT with repeated measures was conducted. 164 graduates of MBCT/MBSR were randomly assigned (1:1) to either MBCT-TiF or OMP. REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05154266). RESULTS: Of the 164 graduates recruited, 83 were randomly assigned to MBCT-TiF and 81 to OMP. MBCT-TiF was significantly more effective than OMP at improving mental well-being, with large effects post-intervention (B = 6.25; 95% CI = [4.20, 8.29]; Cohen's d = 0.78). No serious adverse effects were reported. CONCLUSIONS: The findings support MBCT-TiF, in the context of the proposed global mental health approach, to help MBCT/MBSR graduates sustain mental health benefits and experience further gains in mental well-being after completing an introductory MBCT/MBSR programme. Future work should consider mechanisms and longer follow-up measurements.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
HumansMindfulnessMental HealthCognitive Behavioral TherapyTreatment Outcome
Study Links
Quality Scores
Safety90
Efficacy85/10
Quality80/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations4
Citations/Year4.0
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.75
Weight Score2.82
Normalized Score0.86
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