Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Vs. the Health Enhancement Program for Chronic Pain and Early Cognitive Decline; The Feeling of Being Pilot RCT

NCT ID
NCT07785648
Registry status
Not yet recruiting
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Not applicable
Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Conditions
Chronic Pain, Mild Cognitive Impairment

Overview

ClinicalTrials.gov lists this study as Not yet recruiting.

Official title: Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy vs the Health Enhancement Program for Chronic Pain and Early Cognitive Decline; The Feeling of Being Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Enrollment: 60 participants (Estimated).

What is being studied

  • Behavioral: Feeling of Being
  • Behavioral: Health Enhancement Program

Who may be eligible

Ages
50 Years to 120 Years
Sex
All
Healthy volunteers accepted
Yes

ClinicalTrials.gov lists the following eligibility criteria.

Inclusion Criteria: * Older adult (age ≥ 50) * All individuals who identify with one or more nationalities or ethnic groups originating in any of the Black racial groups of Africa * Pain in muscles, joints, bones, or associated soft tissues (NRS\>4) lasting longer than 3 months * Early Cognitive Decline (subjective or MCI) * Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status-41 score ≥ 26 * Functional Activities Questionnaire score \< 9 * English fluency/literacy * Ability and willingness to participate via in-person and video * Willing to provide informed consent and comply with all aspects of the protocol Exclusion Criteria: * Current substance abuse/dependence * Significant cognitive impairment * History of more than 8 sessions of cognitive-behavioral therapy * History of previous training in mindfulness or undergoing counseling more than once a month * History of or current diagnosis of psychosis * Active suicidal ideation or self-harm within the past 90 days

Study locations

1 study location is listed.

Site recruitment status is not specified in the registry data for these locations.

Countries: United States

  • Massachusetts, United States: 1

Sample of listed locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States — Site recruitment status not specified in the registry data

Study details

Start date
October 18, 2026
Primary completion date
November 18, 2027
Completion date
September 17, 2028
First posted
August 25, 2026
Collaborators
National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Source and update information

Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
NCT ID
NCT07785648
Registry last updated
August 25, 2026
QualifiedStudies registry data refreshed
October 2, 2026
QualifiedStudies record fetched
October 2, 2026

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