Studies
| Study Title: | Implementing Online Mindfulness-Based Interventions for People with Multiple Sclerosis |
| Rationale: | To identify preferences for developing online mindfulness-based interventions for people with multiple sclerosis |
| Study Description: | Researchers at the University Health Network are looking for individuals living with multiple sclerosis, multiple sclerosis clinicians and mindfulness-based intervention instructors to participate in a research study on implementation priorities for an online mindfulness program. Our goal of this study is to identify recommendations for an online mindfulness program that suits the specific needs of people with multiple sclerosis. This study involves completing a 45 min – 1 hour online survey focusing on the preferences and considerations for an online mindfulness program. To thank you for your time, you will be compensated for completing the survey. Must meet the following characteristics in ONE category People with multiple sclerosis: • 18 years or older • Confirmed diagnosis of MS by a physician • Fluent in English • Residing in Canada (Survey: https://redcap.link/peoplewithMS) Multiple sclerosis clinicians: • A regulated healthcare practitioner working with people with MS in Canada • Fluent in English • Residing in Canada (Survey: https://redcap.link/msclinician) Mindfulness-based intervention instructors: • A mindfulness-based stress reduction or mindfulness-based cognitive therapy instructor • Fluent in English • Residing in Canada (Survey: https://redcap.link/instructorsmbi) If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ashvene by email at ashvene.sureshkumar@uhn.ca Please note that the security of email is not guaranteed. Messages may be forged, forwarded or kept indefinitely by others using the internet. Do not use the e-mail to discuss information you think is sensitive. Thank you for helping to improve the lives of people with multiple sclerosis. |
| Starting Date: | 2024-02-12 |
| Ending Date: | 2024-03-31 |
| Who can participate: | Anyone who meets the eligibility criteria of one category above |
| Trial Institution: | University Health Network |
| Trial Investigator: | Dr. Robert Simpson |
| Contact Information: | ashvene.sureshkumar@uhn.ca |
| Trial Funding: | Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) Catalyst Grant: Quadruple Aim and Equity |