Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for improving mental health and metabolic profile among diabetes patients: A randomized clinical trial

Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Role

Jcu Lead

Description

The aim of the study is to investigate the efficacy of MBSR for improving mental health and metabolic profile in diabetes patients living in regional and rural north Queensland using a RCT design. Our study will answer three research questions: 1) Is in-person MBSR efficacious for improving mental health and metabolic profile in diabetes patients? 2) Is online MBSR efficacious for improving mental health and metabolic profile in diabetes patients? 3) Are there mental health benefits observed after 4- and 6-week interventions?

Date

01 Sep 2024 - 30 Apr 2027

Project Type

N/A

Keywords

Mindfulness-based stress reduction;Diabetes;stress management;mental health;depression;anxiety

Funding Body

Townsville Hospital and Health Service

Amount

50000

Project Team

Omer Shareef;Usman Malabu;Timothy Leow;Zoltan Sarnyai